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LG04 ECF

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

148,048 mi
Last recorded148,048 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG04 ECF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 148,048 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 146,945 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 145,931 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 145,045 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 143,882 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 139,895 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 136,137 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 133,641 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 129,884 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 24 Oct 2017 129,884 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 120,589 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 117,509 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 117,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 108,776 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 74,151 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 94,151 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.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)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 68,463 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 65,494 miles

Nearside door mirror insecure

Offside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 14 Sep 2010 60,367 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 60,367 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Damage to sidewall of nearside front tyre

Front brake discs slightly worn

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside front tyre on legal limit

Oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2009 54,035 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

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

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)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2007 41,867 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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LG04 ECF is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LG04 ECF, 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 LG04 ECF registered?

LG04 ECF is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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