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L888 GDA

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

99,002 mi
Last recorded99,002 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL888 GDA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 99,002 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2025 99,002 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2024 89,362 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 16 Sep 2024 89,360 miles

Offside Front 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))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 4 Oct 2023 82,814 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

undertray, engine bay

Pass 5 Oct 2021 80,702 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 76,032 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 71,876 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2019 71,873 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2018 69,614 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

both front cv boots deteriorated

front reg plate deteriorated

Pass 15 May 2017 66,006 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 62,724 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2014 59,585 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 56,021 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 53,583 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 49,786 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 45,981 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 41,979 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 33,342 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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L888 GDA is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 L888 GDA, 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 L888 GDA registered?

L888 GDA is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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