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L55 TNN

2004 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

156,955 mi
Last recorded156,955 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL55 TNN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 156,955 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 151,558 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 144,100 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 137,641 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 134,368 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 134,367 miles

Emissions not tested Miss fire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 130,664 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 124,460 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 124,460 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 120,586 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jul 2017 120,586 miles

Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2016 116,740 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 114,493 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2015 114,456 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 112,333 miles

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

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

all 4 alloy wheels scuffed

Fail 26 Aug 2014 112,330 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

all 4 alloy wheels scuffed

Pass 22 Mar 2013 105,806 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 10,012 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 96,954 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 93,419 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 85,741 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 85,739 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 76,736 miles

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

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

off side front tyre side wall slight damage to side wall ply not exposed

Fail 15 Nov 2007 76,735 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

off side front tyre side wall slight damage to side wall ply not exposed

Pass 6 Oct 2006 52,887 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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L55 TNN 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 72%.

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 L55 TNN, 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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L55 TNN is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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