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LA54 VMZ

2004 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

58,711 mi
Last recorded58,711 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2013
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA54 VMZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2013 58,711 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 55,607 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 16 Sep 2011 49,701 miles

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge badly

offside rear tyre worn badly inner edge

Pass 1 Oct 2010 45,732 miles

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

rear number plate backing faded slightly

Fail 27 Sep 2010 45,732 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

rear number plate backing faded slightly

Pass 26 Aug 2009 36,860 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 29,438 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 22,400 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 VMZ is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LA54 VMZ, 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 VMZ registered?

LA54 VMZ is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 23 October 2004.

Is LA54 VMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA54 VMZ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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