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LE54 MAG

2004 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

198,076 mi
Last recorded198,076 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE54 MAG
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 198,076 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 192,302 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 187,345 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 180,001 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2022 179,998 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 172,621 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 164,610 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 151,475 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 141,689 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 130,489 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 122,611 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 122,611 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 118,832 miles

fuel smell under bonnet

hb effort low

ns wiperblade poor

nsr lower sidelight inop

nsr rollbar link

osr tyre worn low

Pass 8 Sep 2014 112,199 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 112,199 miles

Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 105,135 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

near side rear tyre start to perishing,reccommend change soon

rear both sides pads low but not below 1.5mm

Fail 29 Aug 2013 105,113 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

near side rear tyre start to perishing,reccommend change soon

rear both sides pads low but not below 1.5mm

Pass 29 Aug 2012 98,271 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2012 98,271 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 90,248 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 90,248 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 78,667 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 65,558 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 50,700 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 38,013 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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LE54 MAG is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LE54 MAG, 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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LE54 MAG is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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