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DV53 LSE

2004 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

165,395 mi
Last recorded165,395 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 LSE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2018 165,395 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 159,098 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 159,098 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 148,019 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front lower arms have slight play in rear bush

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 27 Feb 2016 148,019 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s + o/s (1.4.A.2f)

both front lower arms have slight play in rear bush

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 20 Feb 2015 143,214 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 132,065 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 132,065 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 126,738 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Sep 2012 112,725 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 108,572 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 103,131 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 94,768 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2010 94,758 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 79,599 miles

Engine oil level on MINIMUM

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall heavily scuffed & has several cuts

Nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Parking sensors faulty

Fail 5 Feb 2009 79,599 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine oil level on MINIMUM

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

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall heavily scuffed & has several cuts

Nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 30 Jan 2008 65,088 miles

front registration plate damaged

Pass 8 Mar 2007 54,108 miles

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

Nearside 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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DV53 LSE is a 2004 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DV53 LSE, 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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DV53 LSE is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 3 February 2004.

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