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LF53 VNA

2004 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

180,010 mi
Last recorded180,010 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF53 VNA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 180,010 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2021 180,010 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 175,818 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting is deteriorated

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 164,550 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 153,640 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 138,541 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 130,736 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 121,487 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 121,487 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside 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)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 112,821 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 104,684 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 98,516 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside & nearside rear & nearside front brake pipe corrosion is just passable/recommend examine/replace

Pass 19 Mar 2011 88,437 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake pipe corrosion just passable @ time of test!

Pass 8 Apr 2010 81,208 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 79,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 79,671 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 67,179 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 67,111 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 52,145 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 51,212 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 51,212 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 36,340 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 36,340 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Rear brake pads low.

Tyres low 2 mm n/s/r 2.5 mm o/s/r 2.5mm both front tyres.

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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LF53 VNA is a 2004 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LF53 VNA, 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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LF53 VNA is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 3 February 2004.

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