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LG54 NVX

2004 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

143,540 mi
Last recorded143,540 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 143,540 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 142,560 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Dec 2023 140,852 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Nov 2022 137,788 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 136,150 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 131,694 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 127,399 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Nov 2019 127,399 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 121,001 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 112,234 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt weeping grease - possible pinhole (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 4 Oct 2017 112,234 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt weeping grease - possible pinhole (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 98,884 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 98,894 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyres badly worn on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 87,399 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2014 82,600 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 77,808 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 73,385 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 73,379 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 66,000 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 61,261 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 52,572 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)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 44,447 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 34,535 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 NVX is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 NVX, 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 NVX registered?

LG54 NVX is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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