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LD54 EWE

2004 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

198,605 mi
Last recorded198,605 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD54 EWE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2019 198,605 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre cracking

n/s/r + o/s/r tyres wearing on inner edges 235/65/17

Pass 14 Aug 2017 192,069 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust manifold (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outside edge

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

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2017 192,069 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint L shaped arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint L shaped arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust manifold (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outside edge

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 184,027 miles

Both rear tyres have worn unevenly.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Turbo/manifold area (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

Nearside front wiper split slightly on edges.

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear handbrake performance is poor and has only just met efficiency.

Pass 12 Sep 2015 174,389 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing outer (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 174,381 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside rear tyre has worn unevenly on inside edge.

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing outer (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 165,149 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2013 151,642 miles

Detachable tow ball has slight play at receiver socket (6.6.4a)

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 151,642 miles

Detachable tow ball has slight play at receiver socket (6.6.4a)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 141,291 miles

Detachable tow ball has slight play at receiver socket (6.6.4a)

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

Fail 20 Sep 2012 141,158 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Detachable tow ball has slight play at receiver socket (6.6.4a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 14 Sep 2011 131,351 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 131,348 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 110,314 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Fail 13 Sep 2010 110,300 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 93,749 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 82,826 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Fail 19 Sep 2008 82,826 miles

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a) DANGEROUS

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 66,321 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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LD54 EWE is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 LD54 EWE, 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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LD54 EWE is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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