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LA04 XEJ

2004 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,326 mi
Last recorded55,326 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA04 XEJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2025 55,326 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2024 46,777 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 45,632 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 33,493 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 23,379 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 23,355 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 21,424 miles

Nearside Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 21,425 miles

Offside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 17,392 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 17,382 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 15,333 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 14,202 miles

nearside rear tyre has cracks on side wall

offside front tyre has cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

offside rear tyre has cuts & cracks on side wall

Pass 21 Jun 2016 13,132 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres have cracks on outer walls

Pass 17 Jun 2015 12,187 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 12,187 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 11,462 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 10,787 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyre wall in poor condition

Fail 18 Jun 2013 10,787 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyre wall in poor condition

Pass 22 Jun 2012 10,186 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre sidewall craks.

o/s/f tyre sidewall craks

Pass 24 Jun 2011 9,543 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 8,876 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 7,443 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 6,922 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 5,563 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 XEJ is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 XEJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LA04 XEJ registered?

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

Is LA04 XEJ safe to buy?

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