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LC04 SNY

2004 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

192,927 mi
Last recorded192,927 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC04 SNY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 192,927 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2024 192,927 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH FRONT (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 176,812 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 May 2023 176,810 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2022 162,068 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2022 162,068 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 150,071 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2020 142,261 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2019 131,240 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 123,787 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 May 2017 119,278 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

both headlamp lenses are deteriorated

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 19 May 2016 111,635 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2016 111,635 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 96,640 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2015 96,636 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear pads low

Pass 23 Apr 2014 87,886 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 78,832 miles

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

nearside stop lamp light output

Fail 13 Apr 2013 78,627 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear tyres heavly worn on inner edges

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

nearside stop lamp light output

Pass 7 Apr 2012 69,832 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2012 69,832 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 57,938 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 57,888 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 49,623 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 49,583 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 42,251 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 42,251 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake waring light staying "ON"

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Fail 4 Apr 2008 34,189 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

brake warning light stays on

Pass 4 Apr 2008 34,189 miles

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

brake warning light stays on

Pass 12 Apr 2007 24,928 miles

Front screen chipped top & bottom On drivers zone.(within mot spec)

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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LC04 SNY is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 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 LC04 SNY, 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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LC04 SNY is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 15 April 2004.

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