CarVerify

Free Car Check

LG54 FUE

2004 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

138,599 mi
Last recorded138,599 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG54 FUE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 138,599 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 137,756 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 136,287 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 133,716 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bushes splitting. both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 133,715 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bushes splitting. both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 130,722 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 128,767 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 125,000 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 123,066 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 116,784 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 109,174 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 97,851 miles

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

Slight damage to nearside front alloy wheel

Pass 5 Oct 2011 79,563 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 69,593 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 69,409 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 58,702 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 46,466 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 30,541 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 30,541 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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
Full BMW X5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LG54 FUE is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 LG54 FUE, 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

How do I check the history of LG54 FUE?

You can check the full history of LG54 FUE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LG54 FUE registered?

LG54 FUE is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is LG54 FUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG54 FUE shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LG54 FUE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LG54 FUE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.