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LF54 PHJ

2004 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests31 (23 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate74.2%

Mileage

194,020 mi
Last recorded194,020 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF54 PHJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

23 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 194,020 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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))

Pass 15 Mar 2025 192,637 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 190,053 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2023 188,812 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 186,140 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 174,498 miles

Small exhaust leak under bonnet causing fumes, but they don't appear to be entering the cabin.

Fail 18 Feb 2021 174,498 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment Comes to end of travel during test. (1.1.6 (c))

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

Small exhaust leak under bonnet causing fumes, but they don't appear to be entering the cabin.

Pass 6 Feb 2020 168,652 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower 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))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 168,652 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower 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 22 Feb 2019 160,332 miles

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

parking brake has only just met the required limits

Fail 22 Feb 2019 160,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

parking brake has only just met the required limits

Pass 8 May 2018 144,928 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 144,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 6 May 2017 128,192 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished & leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 118,343 miles

nearside mirror poorly secured

Pass 24 Apr 2015 108,508 miles

headlamp washers poor

play in front track control arm bushes/ball joints?

Pass 10 May 2014 99,180 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 8 May 2013 86,976 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 75,355 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 63,578 miles

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

inspection of front to rear metal brake pipes, fuel pipes & outer sill panels restricted by fitment of plastic covers

Fail 3 May 2011 63,578 miles

Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

inspection of front to rear metal brake pipes, fuel pipes & outer sill panels restricted by fitment of plastic covers

nearside rear fog lamp inoperative

Pass 20 Apr 2010 51,481 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 51,475 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2009 47,200 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2009 47,199 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r tyre worn on edge nearly to cords

Pass 26 Mar 2009 37,982 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 33,869 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

front tyre size 255/50r19 103v

rear tyre size 285/45r19 107v

Pass 6 Jun 2007 23,441 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 21,444 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 20,452 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Jun 2006 14,035 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 PHJ is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.2%.

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 PHJ, 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 PHJ is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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