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LC54 RHF

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,278 mi
Last recorded133,278 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC54 RHF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 133,278 miles

4 x4 warning lamp on

Pass 5 Apr 2019 122,687 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 115,986 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

under trays fitted

Fail 11 Apr 2018 115,986 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2017 112,383 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 112,335 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 107,433 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear child seat fitted (loose)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 107,357 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear child seat fitted (loose)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 101,851 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 101,851 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 4 Jul 2014 95,971 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

parking brake performances low

rear number plate damaged

Pass 4 Jul 2014 95,971 miles

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

parking brake performances low

rear number plate damaged

Pass 24 Jun 2013 88,362 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 79,153 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to location of brake pipes

Fail 27 Jun 2012 79,152 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to location of brake pipes

Pass 30 Jun 2011 67,580 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 56,690 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front wiper blades have small splits.

gearbox has slight oil leak.

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge,NO cords showing.

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge,NO cords showing.

Fail 7 Jul 2010 56,682 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front wiper blades have small splits.

gearbox has slight oil leak.

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge,NO cords showing.

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge,NO cords showing.

Pass 2 Jul 2009 46,439 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 32,778 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 21,098 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 RHF is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 LC54 RHF, 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 RHF is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 14 December 2004.

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