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LG04 EES

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

188,929 mi
Last recorded188,929 miles
Recorded on26 May 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2022 188,929 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 185,163 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2020 185,149 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 179,081 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 179,016 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Subframe at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 174,649 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

offside front sidelight works on the indicator bulb

rear diff leaking

Fail 4 Apr 2018 174,635 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

offside front sidelight works on the indicator bulb

rear diff leaking

Pass 29 Mar 2017 169,931 miles

Oil leak rear axle ()

Pass 30 Mar 2016 165,250 miles

Offside Rear cut in side wall

Pass 7 Mar 2015 155,645 miles

Both rear tyre tread depths low

Offside front lower, rear most suspension arm ball joint has play close to excessive

Offside rear, upper front most radius arm/tie arm outer pin/bush has play close to excessive

PLay in offside inner steering rack joints

Wipers poor

Pass 28 Jan 2014 144,343 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 133,225 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

offside rear door handle stiff in operation

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 5 Mar 2013 133,220 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

offside rear door handle stiff in operation

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 27 Feb 2012 115,789 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 99,454 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 83,247 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 83,246 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 66,871 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 66,871 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 50,568 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 50,425 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 37,153 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 EES 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 68.2%.

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 LG04 EES, 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 EES registered?

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

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