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LF54 XUR

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

101,448 mi
Last recorded101,448 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 101,448 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2025 101,440 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 97,014 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to offside rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 92,196 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside front front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside front front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2023 92,196 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps nearside and offside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 85,290 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to offside rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 85,286 miles

Position lamp not working nearside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn nearside rear upper tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn offside rear upper tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to offside rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside front rear lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside front rear lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear very close to limit on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear very close to limit on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 76,585 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 65,269 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyre walls perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 57,674 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 50,094 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 43,367 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 37,651 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 35,592 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 33,237 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Aug 2014 33,237 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 31,879 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both side front tyres crak on side

Pass 16 Aug 2012 30,051 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 27,744 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 24,045 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 20,670 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 18,269 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 16,928 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 XUR is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 XUR, 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 XUR registered?

LF54 XUR is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 3 September 2004.

Is LF54 XUR safe to buy?

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