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LB54 LKL

2004 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

174,435 mi
Last recorded174,435 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB54 LKL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2024 174,435 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lenses turning opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 173,142 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 170,551 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High Level Brake Light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 170,530 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Not Lockable (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Temp Spare (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High Level Brake Light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 165,227 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to cord replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside washer inop

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to cord replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 165,227 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to cord replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside washer inop

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to cord replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 158,992 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

nearside washer not working

Fail 13 Apr 2019 158,944 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

nearside washer not working

Pass 19 Mar 2018 150,745 miles

centre rear seatbelt locker stiff

nearside front tyre tread and sidewall cut(no visable cords showing

nearside screenwash pressure weak/inop

rear parking brake performance only just met minimum requirements adjustment or replacement may be needed

uneven wear on nearside front tyre tread

Pass 18 Apr 2017 141,914 miles

uneven wear on inner treads of both rear tyres

when jacked up offside rear tyre very close to inner wheel arch(rubbing)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 141,889 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

uneven wear on inner treads of both rear tyres

when jacked up offside rear tyre very close to inner wheel arch(rubbing)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 135,230 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 135,202 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 127,556 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 124,717 miles

o/s door mirror slightly wobbly

o/s of steering rack damp

Pass 6 Dec 2013 121,450 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2013 121,450 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 110,761 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2012 110,704 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 93,314 miles

bonnet pull not operating corectly (difficult to open)

o/s/rear tyre has nail in tread

Pass 20 Dec 2010 76,591 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 61,158 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2009 61,152 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 51,161 miles

screw in n/s front tyre

Pass 12 Dec 2007 38,879 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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LB54 LKL is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 LB54 LKL, 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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LB54 LKL is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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