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LE53 HLJ

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2020
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE53 HLJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2019

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Undercover fitted obscuring some components multiple tiny stone chips front windscreen Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a) Handbrake just met the brake limit

Fail 23 Jan 2019

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Undercover fitted obscuring some components multiple tiny stone chips front windscreen Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a) Handbrake just met the brake limit

Pass 31 Jan 2018 139,111 miles

Foot barker just met the brake limit

Handbrake just met the brake limit

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Undercover fitted obscuring some components

multiple tiny stone chips front windscreen

Fail 31 Jan 2018

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

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

Foot barker just met the brake limit

Handbrake just met the brake limit

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Undercover fitted obscuring some components

multiple tiny stone chips front windscreen

Pass 9 Feb 2017

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components/Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Feb 2017

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components/Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2016

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing both (2.5.B.1a)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 Jan 2015 110,567 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 110,567 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 95,779 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Nov 2013 95,774 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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LE53 HLJ is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 LE53 HLJ, 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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LE53 HLJ is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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