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L13 CDT

2004 BMW X5

Black Lpg 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

102,929 mi
Last recorded102,929 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL13 CDT
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 102,929 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 25 May 2016 99,986 miles

osr tyre inner edge worn oil leak from engine very slight play bottom ball joint asplay

Fail 27 May 2015 95,958 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 May 2015 95,958 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 83,503 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 80,150 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 80,148 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 70,964 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

o/s rear brake slight drag

Fail 12 Jan 2012 70,964 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

o/s rear brake slight drag

Pass 21 Dec 2010 57,609 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 47,333 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 34,649 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 21,526 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

all 4 tyres under inflated

both front tyres worn on outter edges

both rear tyres worn on inner edges and n/s/r has curbing damage.

Pass 14 Feb 2007 14,885 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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L13 CDT is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 L13 CDT, 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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L13 CDT is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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