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L40 OLU

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

128,886 mi
Last recorded128,886 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL40 OLU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2022 128,886 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 125,594 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 115,061 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 107,421 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 107,421 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 102,454 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 102,454 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 95,695 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 94,171 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 91,622 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 89,972 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 89,972 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 86,745 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 86,745 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2010 83,716 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 80,299 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2008 65,370 miles

washer pump pressure weak

Fail 7 Feb 2008 65,317 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise brake fluid top up

advise front and rear brake check

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat

cut to o/s/f tyre outer wall

under covers fitted underneath vehicle

Pass 19 Jan 2007 49,456 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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L40 OLU is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L40 OLU, 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 L40 OLU registered?

L40 OLU is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 6 February 2004.

Is L40 OLU safe to buy?

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