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LB04 CVT

2004 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

147,199 mi
Last recorded147,199 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB04 CVT
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 147,199 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 147,196 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 140,091 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2020 140,091 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 130,762 miles

Exhaust mounting defective both n/s and o/s rear mountings worn. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 124,149 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 124,134 miles

Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture both front to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 117,245 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 111,638 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2016 111,569 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 103,535 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2014 96,227 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 7 Jun 2014 96,097 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)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 82,771 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/front tyre is wearing on the outer edge

o/s/rear tyre is wearing on the inside edge

Fail 25 Jun 2013 82,768 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/front tyre is wearing on the outer edge

o/s/rear tyre is wearing on the inside edge

Pass 8 May 2012 75,847 miles

Rear pads low 3mm

Fail 8 May 2012 75,847 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear pads low 3mm

Pass 3 May 2011 62,874 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

cuts in sidewall on nearside front tyre

Pass 12 May 2010 55,146 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 46,146 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 35,173 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 25,827 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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LB04 CVT is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LB04 CVT, 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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LB04 CVT is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 12 May 2004.

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