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LB53 VUD

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

330,579 mi
Last recorded330,579 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 VUD
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2020 330,579 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 320,919 miles

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

front reg broken

Pass 9 Aug 2018 192,955 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside & nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 184,888 miles

Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 172,427 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 164,996 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 154,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 143,364 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 141,786 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 141,786 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 117,340 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 80,369 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 54,517 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 54,390 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 33,419 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 10,203 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 10,203 miles

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

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 VUD is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VUD, 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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LB53 VUD is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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