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LG54 BXX

2004 BMW X5

White Petrol 4800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2024
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

127,155 mi
Last recorded127,155 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG54 BXX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2023 127,155 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Bumper slightly insecure on Nearside & Offside

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Various Suspension components corroded Front & Rear

Fail 8 Mar 2023 127,155 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Bumper slightly insecure on Nearside & Offside

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

Various Suspension components corroded Front & Rear

Pass 8 Nov 2019 126,308 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing

Nearside Front Bumper slightly insecure

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Lower wing panel insecure

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2019 126,308 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap seal perishing

Nearside Front Bumper slightly insecure

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Lower wing panel insecure

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 120,758 miles

Both sides front bumper insecure

Drivers mirror discoloured not affecting rear view

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both sides (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fuel cap seal perished

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 120,757 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides ( split) (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Both sides front bumper insecure

Drivers mirror discoloured not affecting rear view

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both sides (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fuel cap seal perished

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 115,915 miles

Offside front bumper insecure

Oil leak ()

Run flat indicator light on

Drivers mirror discolored not affecting rear view

Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both (1.1.A.3b)

Fuel cap seal perished

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2017 115,915 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.6a)

Drivers mirror discolored not affecting rear view

Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both (1.1.A.3b)

Fuel cap seal perished

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front bumper insecure

Oil leak ()

Run flat indicator light on

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 99,935 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Oct 2016 99,932 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Fuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 94,555 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 75,053 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 74,485 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

Parking brake lever modified, but not inappropriately (3.1.8)

Rear Stop lamp has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 74,460 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Fail 25 Sep 2014 74,416 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2013 71,043 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 58,637 miles

both front tyres have slight cuts on outer walls

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 12 Oct 2011 58,635 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front tyres have slight cuts on outer walls

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 12 Oct 2010 53,320 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 42,917 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 42,232 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 28,989 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 28,989 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 20,085 miles

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

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

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

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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LG54 BXX is a 2004 BMW X5 in White with a 4,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BXX, 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 BXX is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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