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LF04 CDV

2004 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,263 mi
Last recorded119,263 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF04 CDV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 119,263 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers restricting inspection of components

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe above rear sub-frame slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 118,181 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 110,046 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2024 110,042 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 99,332 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox sump seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 90,724 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 82,343 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 75,162 miles

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

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

plastic undertrays obscuring some components .

Pass 23 Mar 2019 67,181 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2019 67,181 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 66,748 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 62,451 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 62,451 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 61,973 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 61,437 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 58,348 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 53,173 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 52,250 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 52,250 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 50,986 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 50,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Mar 2010 48,849 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 48,849 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 46,698 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 46,698 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 37,674 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 37,674 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 29,426 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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LF04 CDV is a 2004 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2004 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 96,553 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 LF04 CDV, 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 LF04 CDV registered?

LF04 CDV is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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The MOT history for LF04 CDV shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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