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LB53 NZG

2004 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,643 mi
Last recorded53,643 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 NZG
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 53,643 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 53,389 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 46,482 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 39,865 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 37,959 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 32,400 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 30,640 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 30,638 miles

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

Battery light staying on.

Pass 26 Apr 2017 28,962 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Front 2mm 255/50 R19 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 28,919 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 285/45 R19 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Front 2mm 255/50 R19 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 26,859 miles

Both front tyres has crack on outer wall

Offside Rear tyre wearing low on inner edge and has cracks on outer wall

Fail 14 Apr 2016 26,783 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing retainer spring (3.5.1l)

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)

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

Both front tyres has crack on outer wall

Offside Rear tyre wearing low on inner edge and has cracks on outer wall

Pass 24 Apr 2015 23,507 miles

N/S/F, O/S/F and O/S/R tyres has a slight cracks on outer walls

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 18,765 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 18,765 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

battery light on dash board

Pass 27 Apr 2013 12,862 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 9,447 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 4,943 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 1,984 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 1,960 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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LB53 NZG is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LB53 NZG, 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 NZG registered?

LB53 NZG is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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