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LF54 XUO

2004 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

48,840 mi
Last recorded48,840 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2012
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2012 48,840 miles

Bootlid button not working- still able to gain access through key

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)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 42,662 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside front tyre wearing low

Fail 19 Oct 2011 42,662 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside front tyre wearing low

Pass 18 Nov 2010 37,003 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 37,003 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear wiper rubber does not clear screen clearly

Pass 9 Oct 2009 32,347 miles

Baby seat fitted on nearside rear outer seat not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt.

Front number plate cracked from left to right in the centre but still secure and readable from 20 metres away

Fail 7 Oct 2009 32,347 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Baby seat fitted on nearside rear outer seat not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt.

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

Front number plate cracked from left to right in the centre but still secure and readable from 20 metres away

Pass 17 Oct 2008 26,872 miles

baby seat fitted on nearside rear outer seat belt

nearside front tyre outerwall perished and also wearing low

wettness on power steering pipe/hose from pump to steering rack

Fail 16 Oct 2008 26,872 miles

Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

baby seat fitted on nearside rear outer seat belt

nearside front tyre outerwall perished and also wearing low

wettness on power steering pipe/hose from pump to steering rack

Pass 7 Sep 2007 20,606 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 XUO is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XUO, 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 XUO registered?

LF54 XUO is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 10 September 2004.

Is LF54 XUO safe to buy?

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