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LD04 LCE

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

129,091 mi
Last recorded129,091 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD04 LCE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 129,091 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 126,046 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 122,423 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 118,195 miles

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively uj worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Outer Obligatory indirect vision device slightly loose both wing mirrors (3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 114,912 miles

Central slight play in prop shaft u/j

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 111,748 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Park brake efficiency only just met, it would appear the system requires adjustment or repair

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin slightly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Seat belt slightly damaged drivers (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 111,686 miles

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))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Park brake efficiency only just met, it would appear the system requires adjustment or repair

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin slightly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Seat belt slightly damaged drivers (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 108,376 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

no eml light

Fail 27 Nov 2019 108,376 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

no eml light

Pass 27 Nov 2018 105,278 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 105,253 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 102,148 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 30 Nov 2017 102,102 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 98,075 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 94,122 miles

Front Inner brake pads look to be starting to wear thin (limited view)

Offside Front brake control arm rubber bush splitting

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

metal sections of n/s and o/s rear brake hoses corroded

parking brake has low effort

Fail 30 Nov 2015 94,122 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Inner brake pads look to be starting to wear thin (limited view)

Offside Front brake control arm rubber bush splitting

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

metal sections of n/s and o/s rear brake hoses corroded

parking brake has low effort

Pass 25 Nov 2014 90,614 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2013 88,353 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Dec 2013 88,352 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 84,443 miles

adv 1x fuel treatment added to tank as initial test was smokey.......

adv offside front outer driveshaft gaitor getting poor condition and perrished......

adv window tint film fitted to vehicle glass........

Pass 13 Sep 2011 78,159 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 73,579 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 62,739 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 62,734 miles

Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 52,049 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 52,047 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 40,061 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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LD04 LCE is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 LD04 LCE, 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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LD04 LCE is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 17 March 2004.

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