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CW04 LHM

2004 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

160,376 mi
Last recorded160,376 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW04 LHM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2023 160,376 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 153,096 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 150,115 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 148,730 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 145,293 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear door handle missing

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

tyre warning lamp on display

Fail 2 Apr 2019 145,293 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear door handle missing

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

tyre warning lamp on display

Pass 15 Aug 2018 142,512 miles

Front front wipers perishing

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear rear suspension struts slightly corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2017 135,241 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 127,830 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 119,591 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 110,817 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 101,319 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 101,319 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Sep 2012 93,647 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 93,647 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 84,900 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 74,903 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs worn

Pass 6 Aug 2009 61,205 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 61,205 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2008 51,031 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 39,573 miles

How Reliable is the BMW X5?

Based on 1,735,343 MOT tests across 137,484 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
7,400
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
137,484
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,544
constant velocity joint gaiter split 29,936
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 29,587
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,930
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 21,276
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CW04 LHM is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2004 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 96,553 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW X5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,544 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CW04 LHM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this BMW X5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CW04 LHM registered?

CW04 LHM is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is CW04 LHM safe to buy?

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