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LG54 BXW

2004 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

226,125 mi
Last recorded226,125 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG54 BXW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 226,125 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Clip insecure (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 225,825 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Clip insecure (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 211,449 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres near legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 211,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 206,956 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 206,903 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 206,901 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear handbrake binding on

Pass 25 Sep 2019 204,730 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 193,407 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 180,331 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sooting under bonnet (7.1.2)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2017 180,330 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (front arm) (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sooting under bonnet (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Sep 2016 166,592 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 166,592 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Flexi section (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi section (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 154,631 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 141,537 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2013 129,113 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Sep 2012 116,627 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 116,496 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 102,670 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 88,974 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2010 88,974 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 74,931 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 58,604 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 42,243 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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LG54 BXW is a 2004 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 LG54 BXW, 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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LG54 BXW is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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