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LA04 XEH

2004 BMW X5

Beige Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,434 mi
Last recorded179,434 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA04 XEH
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2018 179,434 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 179,427 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 170,204 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 159,773 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Sep 2015 151,312 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

oil laek

Fail 8 Sep 2015 151,289 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 119,429 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 119,429 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 113,316 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2012 102,758 miles

tyre pressure warning lamp on

Fail 14 Sep 2012 102,663 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

tyre pressure warning lamp on

Pass 15 Sep 2011 89,719 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 89,719 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 May 2011 84,209 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 67,683 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear subframe mounts sitting low

Pass 29 Apr 2009 56,540 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 44,813 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 44,813 miles

Nearside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 XEH is a 2004 BMW X5 in Beige with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 XEH, 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 XEH registered?

LA04 XEH is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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