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LA04 NWW

2004 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

203,486 mi
Last recorded203,486 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA04 NWW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 203,486 miles

Central Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 201,488 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 199,072 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into brake (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 199,065 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into brake (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 191,248 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 191,239 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 181,455 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 174,295 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 165,157 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2019 165,110 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 156,029 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint Front upper (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake efficiency just met requirements

Fail 9 Mar 2018 156,004 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint Front upper (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake efficiency just met requirements

Pass 17 Mar 2017 147,716 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Jan 2016 136,313 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 7 Jan 2016 136,308 miles

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

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 125,328 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 125,328 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

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

o/s rear tyre low on inner edge

Pass 7 Oct 2013 117,427 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 106,153 miles

N/S Mirror glass surround broken

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2011 93,560 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 81,972 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

slight damage to n/s/front lower valance

Fail 7 Sep 2009 66,680 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 66,680 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 54,077 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 54,077 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 42,311 miles

n/side front tyre wearing on inside

rear tyres wearing on inside

Fail 11 Sep 2007 42,311 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/side front tyre wearing on inside

rear tyres wearing on inside

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 NWW is a 2004 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LA04 NWW, 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 NWW registered?

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

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