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LD54 EXB

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

156,606 mi
Last recorded156,606 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD54 EXB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2023 156,606 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 150,640 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 150,640 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 145,164 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

some tarnishing of headlamp lense

Fail 29 Sep 2021 145,164 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

some tarnishing of headlamp lense

Pass 9 Oct 2020 140,808 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 140,808 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 131,893 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2019 131,891 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 125,276 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 125,276 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 120,572 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 109,185 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 103,127 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 97,264 miles

O/S/F OUTER CV BOOT PERISHING BUT NOT SPLIT

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW BUT OK

Pass 25 Oct 2012 91,728 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 86,433 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 86,433 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 80,699 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 74,693 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 74,670 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 58,719 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 30,838 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 EXB is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 EXB, 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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What year was LD54 EXB registered?

LD54 EXB is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 29 September 2004.

Is LD54 EXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD54 EXB shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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