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LC54 HFU

2004 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

61,810 mi
Last recorded61,810 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC54 HFU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 61,810 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2025 61,769 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 59,423 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 56,929 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2022 53,021 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 51,354 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 51,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 49,236 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 46,139 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 42,008 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 38,870 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 38,870 miles

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

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 36,985 miles

N/S/R tyre 2.0mm

O/S/R tyre 3.0mm

Fail 17 Oct 2016 36,985 miles

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

N/S/R tyre 2.0mm

O/S/R tyre 3.0mm

Pass 20 Oct 2015 33,204 miles

Offside Front bumper has inscuer

Fail 20 Oct 2015 33,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front bumper has inscuer

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 29,199 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 27,168 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 27,167 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 24,777 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 24,775 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 22,127 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 22,126 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 19,611 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 19,610 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 16,867 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Nov 2008 14,968 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 11,481 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 9,085 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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LC54 HFU is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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

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