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CX54 LJA

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

160,979 mi
Last recorded160,979 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 160,979 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 158,717 miles

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 146,913 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2023 146,842 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 141,870 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 10 Mar 2022 149,824 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 13 Mar 2021 134,688 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 134,685 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2019 125,197 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 114,006 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 102,202 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 91,362 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 76,088 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 65,110 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 56,598 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 52,546 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 49,964 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 42,908 miles

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

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

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 LJA is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CX54 LJA, 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 CX54 LJA registered?

CX54 LJA is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 25 November 2004.

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