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LG51 MAC

2004 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

189,234 mi
Last recorded189,234 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG51 MAC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 189,234 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 188,960 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 188,810 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 187,137 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 186,287 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 180,982 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 175,902 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 164,195 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 155,277 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 142,652 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 131,337 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 124,352 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

advise no clear inspection on most brake pies due to plastic covers

advise rear tyres close to wear markers

no clear pad check

Pass 9 Jan 2013 114,167 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 110,608 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2010 107,712 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 100,258 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 83,725 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 74,112 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 67,614 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 14 May 2007 67,614 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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LG51 MAC is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 LG51 MAC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LG51 MAC registered?

LG51 MAC is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 13 March 2004.

Is LG51 MAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG51 MAC shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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