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LF04 UOR

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

215,580 mi
Last recorded215,580 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF04 UOR
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2023 215,580 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 208,369 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 201,884 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 197,212 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 193,981 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

T P S light lit on dashboard

Fail 13 Jan 2020 193,981 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

T P S light lit on dashboard

Pass 11 Dec 2018 188,677 miles

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 188,677 miles

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

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 184,106 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 184,106 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ns & os (2.4.G.2)

Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush ns & os (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 180,321 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front lower slight misting of grease (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 180,321 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded all rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking metal pipe (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front lower slight misting of grease (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 174,179 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 166,016 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 158,364 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 158,285 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 151,081 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 142,675 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 126,515 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 110,178 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 95,293 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 78,437 miles

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

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

engine oil quite low

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 UOR is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LF04 UOR, 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 UOR registered?

LF04 UOR is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 8 June 2004.

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