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LA54 VAF

2004 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

168,836 mi
Last recorded168,836 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA54 VAF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2021 168,836 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2021 168,832 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 165,193 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 157,392 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Optional TPMS system lamp illuminated

Fail 23 Oct 2018 157,392 miles

Emissions not tested coolant overflow (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Optional TPMS system lamp illuminated

Pass 1 Dec 2017 150,363 miles

N/s door mirror has slight damage

N/s front position lamps deteriorated

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

O/s door mirror has slight damage

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

Oil leak

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

Rear brake discs worn / pitted

Windscreen has slight damage but does not effect drivers view of the road

Pass 1 Nov 2016 139,423 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake discs worn / pitted

Pass 14 Oct 2015 132,379 miles

eml light on

standard plates over show plates

Fail 12 Oct 2015 132,364 miles

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

eml light on

standard plates over show plates

Pass 3 Nov 2014 127,316 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside front tyre has wearing in outer edge

Fail 3 Nov 2014 127,316 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside front tyre has wearing in outer edge

Pass 31 Oct 2013 111,524 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 93,084 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 74,996 miles

b rake warning light on dash

Pass 2 Nov 2010 54,722 miles

front tyres on min of 1.6mm

Pass 3 Nov 2009 35,354 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 28,123 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 21,362 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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LA54 VAF is a 2004 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LA54 VAF, 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 LA54 VAF registered?

LA54 VAF is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 25 October 2004.

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