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LC54 RHZ

2004 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

162,385 mi
Last recorded162,385 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC54 RHZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2026 162,385 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear both (3.3 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 158,394 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 158,312 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 155,012 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 151,473 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

both wing mirrors discoloured

Fail 9 Aug 2022 151,304 miles

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

both wing mirrors discoloured

Pass 14 Feb 2022 147,540 miles

Offside Front Drivers door handle defective but still works.

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2022 147,538 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear arms, bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 137,484 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 133,524 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower suspension arm front bush's perished but have only minimal play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2018 130,057 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 125,000 miles

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

under body covers fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2016 119,945 miles

Oil leak ()

brake pipes greased

engine covers and undercovers fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2015 113,054 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2014 107,496 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 101,158 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 95,262 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 89,124 miles

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

n/s/f tyre sidewall has a small cut. Cords not showing

Pass 26 Apr 2011 87,726 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 87,528 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 77,913 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 56,919 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 41,734 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 RHZ is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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

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