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DE04 LGL

2004 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

114,382 mi
Last recorded114,382 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 LGL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2020 114,382 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot perished

Vehicle has engine covers & under-trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 6 Mar 2019 109,853 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 104,261 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 97,104 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2016 97,104 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2015 88,127 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 78,838 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 3 May 2013 71,811 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 64,490 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 56,480 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 49,259 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 42,415 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 41,443 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 28,669 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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DE04 LGL is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 DE04 LGL, 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 DE04 LGL registered?

DE04 LGL is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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