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LB04 TFA

2004 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

152,634 mi
Last recorded152,634 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB04 TFA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 152,634 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 150,831 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 149,829 miles

Front Coolant leak

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES, (5.2.3 (e))

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

UNDER TRAY AND ENGINE COVER FITTED.

Pass 7 Jan 2023 146,246 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 143,027 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 138,012 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2019 117,712 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2018 117,407 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 115,948 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 113,386 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 106,309 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 96,106 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 95,959 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Water leak on nearside front of engine

Pass 7 Mar 2012 87,289 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

driver door mirror

Fail 28 Feb 2012 87,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

driver door mirror

Pass 29 Jul 2009 66,858 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 53,125 miles

OSF TYRE SLIGHT WEAR ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 26 Jun 2007 41,322 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 TFA is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LB04 TFA, 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 TFA is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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