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LF54 EPX

2004 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,588 mi
Last recorded103,588 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF54 EPX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 103,588 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 103,586 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 103,576 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration tail pipe (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 97,197 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 89,376 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 89,372 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 87,308 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 81,517 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 74,712 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 69,835 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 69,835 miles

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

Offside 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 Oct 2011 63,201 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2011 63,201 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 55,709 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 55,612 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 47,248 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 38,181 miles

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

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 20 Oct 2007 28,622 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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LF54 EPX is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 LF54 EPX, 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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LF54 EPX is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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