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LB04 XRJ

2004 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

197,325 mi
Last recorded197,325 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB04 XRJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 197,325 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 197,325 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 180,118 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 180,066 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2018 158,491 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 136,173 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 136,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 126,314 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2016 126,314 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 115,674 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 115,674 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 106,047 miles

front no plate starting to deterioate

Pass 14 Aug 2013 98,158 miles

washer sprays on w/shield + lights weak

Pass 15 Aug 2012 89,651 miles

both rear tyres wearing thin in centres

Fail 14 Aug 2012 89,646 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing thin in centres

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 17 Aug 2011 8,100 miles

front tyres wearing in centre nearing wear barrs

Fail 16 Aug 2011 80,999 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

front tyres wearing in centre nearing wear barrs

Pass 13 Aug 2010 72,281 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 63,202 miles

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

n/s/r tyre ok for now but wearing thin in centre of tread

rear handbrake efficiency low

Pass 7 Aug 2008 52,250 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 52,249 miles

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

front tyres wearing n/s nearing limits

Pass 17 Aug 2007 39,754 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 XRJ is a 2004 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XRJ, 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 XRJ is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 17 August 2004.

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