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LB53 HUU

2004 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

121,142 mi
Last recorded121,142 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 HUU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2021 121,142 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 117,713 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 113,359 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2019 113,357 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 111,020 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 109,246 miles

Front Wipers Smeary

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

Fail 23 Oct 2017 109,246 miles

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

Front Wipers Smeary

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 107,356 miles

Front wipers smeary.

Offside front tyre worn smooth/deprived of tread on the outer edge.

Offside rear tyre wearing and perishing the outer sidewall.

Offside rear tyre worn smooth/deprived of tread on the inner edge. ***strong advise***

Some cuts and nicks on the nearside front tyre. But none deep enough to expose cords or ply.

Pass 12 Oct 2015 104,659 miles

oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2014 101,508 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 101,506 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2013 99,421 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 99,389 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

brake warning light on

Pass 15 Feb 2012 95,958 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 95,923 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 90,291 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 90,291 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 84,244 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 84,244 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 59,000 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 59,000 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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LB53 HUU is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 LB53 HUU, 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 LB53 HUU registered?

LB53 HUU is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 16 January 2004.

Is LB53 HUU safe to buy?

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