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LA53 AVP

2004 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

140,299 mi
Last recorded140,299 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA53 AVP
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 140,299 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 130,836 miles

Offside Front door mirror cover insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 130,831 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Offside Front door mirror cover insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 116,911 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 116,541 miles

Nearside Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 102,653 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2015 102,653 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 82,385 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 67,603 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 59,426 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 49,658 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 34,548 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 27,656 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 17,548 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 17,175 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 17,175 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 8,332 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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LA53 AVP is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LA53 AVP, 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 LA53 AVP registered?

LA53 AVP is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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The MOT history for LA53 AVP shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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