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LF04 FRD

2004 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

114,762 mi
Last recorded114,762 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF04 FRD
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 114,762 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2025 106,492 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Aug 2025 106,492 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 96,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 96,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 96,610 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 95,791 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside front tyre bald inner and outer edges

Offside front tyre bald inner edge, worn outer edge

Rear tyres perished, worn inner edges

Fail 28 Jun 2022 95,733 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside front tyre bold inner and outer edges

Offside front tyre bald inner edge, worn outer edge

Rear tyres perished

Pass 28 Jun 2021 94,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre going flat

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 93,569 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre looks low on pressure

Pass 24 May 2019 92,746 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 92,745 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 91,656 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre on outer edge. 285/45r19

Offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 23 May 2017 90,350 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp and stop lamp dim in operation when compared to other side. still visible from a reasonable distance.

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2016 87,332 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 87,331 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 May 2015 83,566 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 20 May 2015 83,567 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 79,049 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Low tone horn not working

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2014 79,049 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Low tone horn not working

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 May 2013 74,109 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play in steering rack n/side

wear on inner edge of o/side rear tyre

Fail 21 May 2013 74,109 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play in steering rack n/side

wear on inner edge of o/side rear tyre

Pass 24 May 2012 69,697 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

one of two horns not working

Pass 16 Jun 2011 64,451 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 64,451 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2010 56,523 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 49,644 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 48,022 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 35,240 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 20,980 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 FRD is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LF04 FRD, 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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LF04 FRD is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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