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CX54 LDC

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

190,564 mi
Last recorded190,564 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX54 LDC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 190,564 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Oct 2016 177,713 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 177,700 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hub (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hub (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 161,414 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 17 Nov 2015

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 140,698 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 140,684 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 119,736 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 97,922 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 65,612 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2011 65,611 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 55,275 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 55,128 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 47,566 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2009 47,566 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 39,749 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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CX54 LDC is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CX54 LDC, 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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CX54 LDC is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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