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LA04 GHX

2004 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

98,781 mi
Last recorded98,781 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA04 GHX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2018 98,781 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2017 87,807 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 744,406 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 20 May 2015 63,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 May 2014 49,885 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 43,929 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 May 2013 43,877 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 May 2012 40,213 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 36,933 miles

nearside front mirror broken

Pass 20 May 2010 33,448 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 28,498 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 22,682 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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LA04 GHX is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 LA04 GHX, 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 LA04 GHX registered?

LA04 GHX is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 17 June 2004.

Is LA04 GHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA04 GHX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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