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LA53 NVC

2004 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

87,486 mi
Last recorded87,486 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2012
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA53 NVC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2012 87,486 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edge

Fail 4 Apr 2012 87,486 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 18 May 2011 81,247 miles

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

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

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

offside front ride hight arm insecure.

Fail 17 May 2011 81,247 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front ride hight arm insecure.

Pass 20 May 2010 75,101 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Restricted view under vehicle under trays fitted

unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

Fail 20 May 2010 75,101 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Restricted view under vehicle under trays fitted

unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2009 69,542 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 59,532 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 59,422 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 45,399 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 45,399 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 NVC is a 2004 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 LA53 NVC, 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 NVC registered?

LA53 NVC is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 18 February 2004.

Is LA53 NVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA53 NVC shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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