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LF54 GTU

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

162,849 mi
Last recorded162,849 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF54 GTU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 162,849 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 159,320 miles

Front Light lens discoloured.

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2021 152,820 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 151,204 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 149,274 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 145,023 miles

Slight play at offside front track rod end

Pass 2 Sep 2017 138,440 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 131,890 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 123,099 miles

nearside front cv gaiter starting to split

Fail 29 Aug 2015 123,099 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

nearside front cv gaiter starting to split

Pass 16 Aug 2014 117,475 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 111,784 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small cut in n/s/f tyre wall

Fail 6 Aug 2013 111,774 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small cut in n/s/f tyre wall

Pass 20 Aug 2012 104,744 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Aug 2012 104,742 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2011 98,289 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 98,272 miles

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

n/s/r tyre tread wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Sep 2010 93,163 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 79,579 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 49,637 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 GTU is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LF54 GTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LF54 GTU registered?

LF54 GTU is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 20 September 2004.

Is LF54 GTU safe to buy?

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