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LC54 RHJ

2004 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

125,236 mi
Last recorded125,236 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC54 RHJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 125,236 miles

parking brake efficiency only just met

Fail 15 Nov 2017 125,236 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 16 Sep 2016 118,010 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 118,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 111,767 miles

top engine and under trays fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2014 98,110 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 87,720 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 77,411 miles

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

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

foront wiper blades woirn & split

Fail 17 Nov 2012 77,303 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 65,116 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s & n/s front brake discs corroded

o/s & n/s rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 16 Nov 2010 54,946 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 19 Nov 2009 47,340 miles

slight free play in nearside front (rear most bottom ball joint)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 36,736 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 36,734 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 28,543 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front tyres worn to limit

both rear tyres worn to limit on inner edges

front 255/50/19/103v

rear 285/50/19/103v

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 RHJ is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RHJ, 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 RHJ is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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