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L99 DHH

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

88,947 mi
Last recorded88,947 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL99 DHH
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 88,947 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 85,076 miles

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

all brake pipes undersealed

all suspension components undersealed

Pass 26 Sep 2023 80,895 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 1 Oct 2022 77,794 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 75,229 miles

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

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

all under body components undersealed

Pass 23 Sep 2020 71,045 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in a sealer restricting view of inspection (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under body covered in a sealer

Pass 20 Sep 2019 69,742 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 68,300 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 65,573 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 61,964 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 57,820 miles

under body coverd in sealer

Fail 15 Sep 2015 57,820 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

under body coverd in sealer

Pass 11 Sep 2014 55,621 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 53,286 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 51,210 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 51,087 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 47,648 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 43,893 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 40,826 miles

advise slight wear out with 3/4 tread breadth o/s/f n/s/f tyre

Pass 30 Aug 2008 34,188 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 34,099 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 26,569 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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L99 DHH is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 L99 DHH, 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 L99 DHH registered?

L99 DHH is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is L99 DHH safe to buy?

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