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LF54 XPB

2004 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

157,296 mi
Last recorded157,296 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF54 XPB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2023 157,296 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.1mm and damaged (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) play ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.4mm and damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

covers fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2022 150,296 miles

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

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

h/brake effort on limit

Pass 12 Jan 2021 144,372 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 140,263 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated near side front and two rears (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 135,301 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 front and nsr (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 128,804 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)

Pass 24 May 2017 124,553 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake wear indicator sensor not fitted

Nearside Rear exhaust bracket has a nut loose

Offside Front tyre is nearing limits

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 May 2017 124,532 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake wear indicator sensor not fitted

Nearside Rear exhaust bracket has a nut loose

Offside Front tyre is nearing limits

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

handbrake lever travel

Pass 4 Aug 2016 117,393 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 107,461 miles

uneven wear to n/s/f tyre

Fail 21 Apr 2015 107,461 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)

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

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)

Fail 28 May 2014 102,172 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

o/s/f tyre has uneven wear

Pass 28 May 2014 102,172 miles

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)

o/s/f tyre has uneven wear

Pass 5 Mar 2013 92,521 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre tread wearing on outer edge

Fail 4 Mar 2013 92,519 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre tread wearing on outer edge

Pass 15 Feb 2012 85,647 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 77,089 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 69,918 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Feb 2010 69,914 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2008 49,978 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Jan 2008 49,909 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear brake pads very low

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 XPB is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2004 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 96,553 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 XPB, 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 XPB registered?

LF54 XPB is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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