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LD54 JWY

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

101,417 mi
Last recorded101,417 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2021 101,417 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 99,365 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe to rear inner flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s and n/s rear lower arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

headlamp height controller bracket corroded

parking brake efficiency just meets test criteria 16%

rear subframe showing corrosion

Fail 3 Jul 2019 99,270 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded along suspension arm to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded along suspension arm to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe to rear inner flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s and n/s rear lower arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s/f ABS wiring carrier and headlamp height controller brackets corroded

parking brake efficiency just meets test criteria 16%

rear subframe showing corrosion

Pass 27 Jun 2018 97,255 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 94,638 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 94,637 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 90,841 miles

Nearside Front Outer c/v boot perished.

Fail 13 Jul 2016 90,841 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer c/v boot perished.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside wiper torn

Pass 17 Jul 2015 87,056 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Jul 2015 87,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Jul 2014 82,739 miles

Exhaust fumes in engine bay area.

Fail 21 Jul 2014 82,739 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Exhaust fumes in engine bay area.

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 78,744 miles

O/S & N/S Rear wheel bearing noise.

Fail 2 Jul 2013 78,735 miles

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

O/S & N/S Rear wheel bearing noise.

Pass 16 Jul 2012 75,044 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 70,501 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 70,495 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2011 70,467 miles

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

Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

nearside brake light dim

Pass 19 Jul 2010 64,233 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 64,233 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 60,101 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 55,601 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 50,740 miles

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

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 JWY 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 60.9%.

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 JWY, 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 JWY registered?

LD54 JWY is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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