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LG54 FVN

2004 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

106,195 mi
Last recorded106,195 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG54 FVN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 106,195 miles

all tyres only just legal 1.6mm

corrosion and wear on front brake discs

corrosion both front brake pipes

ride height of vehicle

Pass 29 Apr 2016 103,111 miles

both front tyres only just legal 1.6mm

corrosion both front brake pipes

corrosion rear part of both main brake pipes to flexi hoses

movement in front wishbone bushs

Fail 29 Apr 2016 103,110 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc boot split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint front suspension arm ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

both front tyres only just legal 1.6mm

corrosion both front brake pipes

corrosion rear part of both main brake pipes to flexi hoses

movement in front wishbone bushs

Pass 30 Apr 2015 98,610 miles

corrosion n/s/f and o/s/f brake pipes

n/s/f tyre only just legal 1.6mm BORDERLINE

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres only just legal and perishing

Pass 30 Apr 2014 93,822 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 87,149 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 80,858 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 72,377 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)

Fail 2 Mar 2011 72,222 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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)

air suspension faulty

Pass 20 Mar 2010 65,464 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 58,207 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2009 58,183 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Sep 2007 45,673 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 29,752 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 29,752 miles

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

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 FVN is a 2004 BMW X5 in Blue with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 FVN, 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 LG54 FVN registered?

LG54 FVN is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 7 September 2004.

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