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LG53 AWW

2004 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

135,141 mi
Last recorded135,141 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2014
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 AWW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2014 135,141 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

nearside rear lower suspension bush gaitor split

Pass 10 Sep 2014 135,141 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

nearside rear lower suspension bush gaitor split

Pass 21 Aug 2013 125,111 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 112,959 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 111,114 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 104,848 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear bottom suspension bushes deteriated but not resulting in play

undertrays fitted not alowing full inspection of items

Fail 13 Apr 2011 104,848 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

nearside rear bottom suspension bushes deteriated but not resulting in play

undertrays fitted not alowing full inspection of items

Pass 28 Apr 2010 97,012 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 97,012 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 88,842 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 74,617 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 74,617 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 57,395 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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LG53 AWW is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LG53 AWW, 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 LG53 AWW registered?

LG53 AWW is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is LG53 AWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG53 AWW shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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