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LD54 VKN

2004 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

147,127 mi
Last recorded147,127 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD54 VKN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2020 147,127 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 132,661 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 132,649 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 129,939 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine cover and under tray fitted

Fail 2 Nov 2016

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2015 114,407 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 106,526 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2014 106,526 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 97,086 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 97,031 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 13 Sep 2012 85,760 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Aug 2011 73,164 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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 Lower Suspension 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)

Fail 24 Aug 2011 73,138 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower 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 Lower Suspension 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)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 60,823 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 51,327 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 51,327 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 41,754 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Aug 2007 34,163 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 34,163 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

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 VKN is a 2004 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VKN, 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 VKN is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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