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LC04 SSK

2004 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,307 mi
Last recorded177,307 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 177,307 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2023 177,306 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 168,031 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 157,873 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 147,240 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 135,477 miles

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

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 26 Sep 2018 118,020 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 108,707 miles

n/s/r heat sheild adrift

n/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 26 Sep 2017 108,712 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose front ball joint bolt missing and other loose (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint front arm front fixing loose (2.5.A.1c)

n/s/r heat sheild adrift

n/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 30 Sep 2016 102,613 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2015 80,033 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 80,033 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 79,923 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 79,923 miles

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

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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 69,910 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 69,910 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 57,906 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 57,906 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 43,551 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 43,551 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Apr 2010 31,076 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 31,076 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 25,255 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 19,814 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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LC04 SSK is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SSK, 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 SSK is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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