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LD54 VUN

2004 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

95,981 mi
Last recorded95,981 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD54 VUN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 95,981 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2024 92,715 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 89,756 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2023 89,748 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 85,320 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 85,304 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2022 85,285 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre wearing on inner shoulder & perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer shoulder

Pass 20 Sep 2021 81,386 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 77,468 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge and perished in tread

offside rear tyre perished in tread

Pass 21 Sep 2019 74,171 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 69,405 miles

both front CV gaiters cracking!

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 20 Sep 2017 66,112 miles

Offside Front TYRE WORN OUTER EDGE AND PERISHED

Offside Rear TYRE PERISHEDNEAR LIMITS AND WORN INNER EDGE 285/45/19V

Fail 19 Sep 2017 66,089 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords WORN OUTER EDGE AND PERISHED 255/50/19V (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front TYRE WORN OUTER EDGE AND PERISHED

Offside Rear TYRE PERISHEDNEAR LIMITS AND WORN INNER EDGE 285/45/19V

Pass 24 Aug 2016 63,049 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 59,611 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 55,312 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 55,312 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 51,169 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 51,169 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 47,503 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 47,503 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2011 43,822 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre is wearing on the outer edge, and has signs of perishing

offside front tyre is wearing on both the edges

offside rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Pass 1 Sep 2011 43,822 miles

nearside front tyre is wearing on the outer edge, and has signs of perishing

offside front tyre is wearing on both the edges

offside rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Pass 20 Sep 2010 39,438 miles

both front tyre are near the legal limit on the outer edges, and have signs of perishing

Pass 15 Sep 2009

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 28,316 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 28,316 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 22,788 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 VUN is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 VUN, 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 VUN registered?

LD54 VUN is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 15 October 2004.

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