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LB53 PCY

2004 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

140,910 mi
Last recorded140,910 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 PCY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 140,910 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 135,196 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 132,102 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 129,419 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 122,599 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 115,297 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 109,879 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2020 109,789 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear 1 of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2018 94,043 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 87,858 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 82,702 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 82,701 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 78,717 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 73,441 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Jan 2015 73,441 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 66,303 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2014 66,303 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)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 59,264 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 59,264 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 50,304 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Jan 2011 43,881 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jan 2010 37,515 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 37,344 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 31,115 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 31,115 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 23,441 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 17,372 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 PCY is a 2004 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 PCY, 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 PCY registered?

LB53 PCY is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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