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LE54 PER

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

147,459 mi
Last recorded147,459 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE54 PER
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 147,459 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL REAR SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR BUT STILL FUNCTION CORRECTLY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 127,485 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 114,477 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Going to Rear Axle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Subframe rusty in places

Undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2017 107,677 miles

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

Nearside Front washer jet weak

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 5 May 2016 99,450 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded around and across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2015 92,806 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2014 88,217 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 87,951 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 26 Apr 2013 78,394 miles

Front brakepads low

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

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

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

n/s front tyre on minimum

Fail 25 Apr 2013 78,382 miles

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

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

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

Front brakepads low

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 69,161 miles

Rear brake pads getting low

Fail 23 Apr 2012 69,161 miles

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

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

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 11 Apr 2011 59,845 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 May 2010 54,428 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

undertray fitted limiting inspection

Pass 6 May 2009 45,179 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 45,045 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)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2007 30,063 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 PER is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 PER, 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 PER is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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