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LF54 XMC

2004 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

139,358 mi
Last recorded139,358 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF54 XMC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 139,358 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 136,408 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 133,619 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2024 133,603 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 130,407 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S inner bushes deteriorated/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2023 130,368 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Hose on upper suspension arm (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe running across upper suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S (1.1.11 (c))

N/S and O/S rear tyre's inner tread is bald almost to cords

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S inner bushes deteriorated/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 128,764 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

number plate lamp warning on dash but both working

Pass 3 Aug 2021 125,538 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 123,071 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 120,675 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 118,923 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 116,100 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 111,680 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 102,620 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 93,094 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 86,995 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 86,990 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 80,314 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 73,593 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 66,734 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 58,404 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 50,193 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

advised by customer that the incorrect number plates that were fitted to vehicle when presented for test and failed on 25/09/2008 are going to be re-fitted to vehicle after rerest,

brake pad warning light on

Fail 25 Sep 2008 50,191 miles

Front registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

brake pad warning light on

Pass 10 Oct 2007 49,165 miles

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

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

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 XMC is a 2004 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 XMC, 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 XMC registered?

LF54 XMC is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 17 September 2004.

Is LF54 XMC safe to buy?

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