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LF54 FUA

2004 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

161,579 mi
Last recorded161,579 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF54 FUA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2015 161,579 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235 65 17 Goodyear m&s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 144,897 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 144,897 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 127,011 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 127,006 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 116,393 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 116,319 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 99,713 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 99,712 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 77,337 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 77,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 59,730 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 FUA is a 2004 BMW X5 in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 FUA, 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 LF54 FUA registered?

LF54 FUA is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 1 October 2004.

Is LF54 FUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF54 FUA shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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