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L15 HUM

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

97,162 mi
Last recorded97,162 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL15 HUM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 97,162 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2025 97,162 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 87,475 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 28 Jun 2024 87,137 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 84,584 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 82,787 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 81,666 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 79,622 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 77,803 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 75,379 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 70,898 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 70,898 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both side (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 67,744 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 65,212 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 61,537 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 10 Jul 2013 56,747 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 52,194 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 47,192 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 41,826 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 36,318 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 29,723 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 29,723 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 21,425 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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L15 HUM is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 L15 HUM, 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 L15 HUM registered?

L15 HUM is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 21 July 2004.

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