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L200 SUA

2004 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

120,191 mi
Last recorded120,191 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL200 SUA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 120,191 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 119,057 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged Both rears show signs of fouling (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 119,035 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Both rears outer edge (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 118,895 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 118,489 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 118,127 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2021 118,127 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 116,931 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 May 2019 113,697 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018 109,612 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 105,864 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

Pass 27 May 2016 102,085 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 102,080 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2015 93,208 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 85,077 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 79,685 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 72,843 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 72,796 miles

Offside Front Air suspension levelling valve inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Fail 19 May 2012 72,654 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2011 64,642 miles

n/sf tyre side wall nick

o/s/f tyre inner edge wear

Fail 31 May 2011 64,642 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/sf tyre side wall nick

o/s/f tyre inner edge wear

Pass 25 Oct 2010 62,254 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 49,711 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 36,897 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 24,710 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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L200 SUA is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 L200 SUA, 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 L200 SUA registered?

L200 SUA is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 1 November 2004.

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