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LC54 HFW

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

170,545 mi
Last recorded170,545 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC54 HFW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2023 170,545 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front brake back plate

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 170,527 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front brake back plate rusty

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated long travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 156,567 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated long travel (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 156,511 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated long travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 144,805 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion to suspension components

Pass 16 Jan 2020 143,034 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 137,978 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 134,050 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 130,046 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 125,650 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 108,930 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2015 108,601 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)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 94,579 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 94,579 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 83,795 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn on edges

brake pad warning light on

movement in nearside and offside front tie rod ball joints when leaverd

Pass 21 Mar 2012 69,788 miles

front brakepads low(unable to see inner pads clearly but appear very close to 1.5mm limit)

front discs worn

rear brakepads alow(unable to see inner pads clearly and appear close to 1.5mm limit)

some rusting and slight pitting to front and rear disc brakes

Pass 1 Apr 2011 57,748 miles

front to rear brakepipe rusty at rear (due to postion of pipe am unable to tell how bad and would advise further inspection by presenter)

nearside and offside rear tyres worn on inner edges

several suspension bushes at rear slightly perished

some rusting to front and rear disc brakes

suspension bush to offside rear dry and squeaking(unable to pinpoint which bush)

Fail 1 Apr 2011 57,748 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front to rear brakepipe rusty at rear (due to postion of pipe am unable to tell how bad and would advise further inspection by presenter)

nearside and offside rear tyres worn on inner edges

several suspension bushes at rear slightly perished

some rusting to front and rear disc brakes

suspension bush to offside rear dry and squeaking(unable to pinpoint which bush)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 49,587 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 46,355 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 37,091 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 31,099 miles

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

windscreen washers poor

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 HFW is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 HFW, 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 HFW is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 27 October 2004.

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