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LF54 FDX

2004 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

109,086 mi
Last recorded109,086 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF54 FDX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2021 109,086 miles

Front subframe corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2021 109,084 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing letters incomplete (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front subframe corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2020 105,634 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2020 105,634 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 100,664 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2019 100,664 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 97,657 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge Worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 97,657 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge Worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 96,735 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH WORN (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH WORN (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Nov 2017 96,735 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH WORN (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH WORN (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 91,437 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement tca arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged deterioated ()

Fail 1 Nov 2016 91,437 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement tca arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged deterioated ()

Pass 22 Oct 2015 85,338 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 85,338 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside 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 Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 79,076 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 64,202 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2012 64,202 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 56,992 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 49,981 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 41,759 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 41,759 miles

Front Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 35,720 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 26,571 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 FDX is a 2004 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 FDX, 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 FDX is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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