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LF04 FRU

2004 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,271 mi
Last recorded160,271 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF04 FRU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2021 160,271 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 145,601 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 145,601 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn to cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jan 2019 127,072 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 127,063 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick all (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2018 111,088 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 111,088 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 108,683 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear 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 25 Nov 2016 95,150 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 95,150 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 78,949 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 72,080 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 63,462 miles

brake warning light on

rear tyres wearing low

Fail 23 May 2012 63,320 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

brake warning light on.

rear tyres wearing on inner tread. 285/45/19

Pass 24 May 2011 54,539 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 54,539 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 53,250 miles

n/s/r tyre bold on inner edge

o/s/r tyre bold on inner edge

Pass 29 Sep 2009 43,485 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Sep 2008 37,915 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 32,325 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 25,698 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 FRU is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FRU, 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 FRU is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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