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LC54 HFE

2004 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

131,138 mi
Last recorded131,138 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC54 HFE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 131,138 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2024 131,135 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 119,856 miles

both rear tyres worn badly inside edge

Pass 24 Nov 2022 108,491 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 Front 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 30 Nov 2021 100,865 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 94,122 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 76,169 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2018 64,508 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2017 58,572 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 May 2016 52,092 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 52,092 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 19 May 2015 45,100 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 21 May 2014 38,526 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 35,564 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 May 2013 35,564 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 25,277 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 21,197 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 18,231 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 18,231 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 16,070 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 16,020 miles

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

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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LC54 HFE is a 2004 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LC54 HFE, 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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LC54 HFE is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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