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LF04 UNJ

2004 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

109,483 mi
Last recorded109,483 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF04 UNJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2016 109,483 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on outside edge

Nearside Rear tyre bald on inside edge

Offside Front tyre bald on outside edge

Offside Rear tyre bald on inside edge

Fail 26 Nov 2016 109,483 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre bald on outside edge

Nearside Rear tyre bald on inside edge

Offside Front tyre bald on outside edge

Offside Rear tyre bald on inside edge

Pass 26 Nov 2015 103,118 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake warning light illuminated

Fail 26 Nov 2015 103,118 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake warning light illuminated

Pass 12 Nov 2014 98,328 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyre treads worn on outer edge.

both rear tyre treads worn badly on inner edge.

Pass 14 Nov 2013 91,662 miles

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

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

child seat fitted to n/s/r unable to fully inspect adult seatbelt

Pass 16 Nov 2012 84,697 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Nov 2012 84,696 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 76,549 miles

Front tyres wearing on outer edge

Fail 25 Nov 2011 76,548 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front tyres wearing on outer edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside and offside rear tyres extreme wear on inner edge

Pass 26 Nov 2010 65,319 miles

handbrake lever lower ratchet teeth worn

small splits in front arm front bushes

windsreen washers weak

Pass 13 Nov 2009 56,409 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 56,408 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 48,628 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 48,628 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 38,130 miles

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

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 UNJ is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 UNJ, 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 UNJ is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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