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LG54 OYC

2004 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

107,235 mi
Last recorded107,235 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG54 OYC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 107,235 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2025 107,234 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 102,578 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 97,810 miles

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

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

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both side (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Aug 2023 97,810 miles

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested both side (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both side (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 89,675 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 89,670 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 78,637 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jul 2021 78,624 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 70,109 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 62,047 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2019 62,044 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 57,709 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 57,709 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both sides (1.7.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 54,512 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 50,537 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2016 50,508 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 44,341 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 40,632 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2014 40,632 miles

Offside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2013 36,685 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 33,709 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 31,658 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 31,624 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 28,550 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 28,550 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2008 23,242 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2007 19,951 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 OYC is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 OYC, 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 OYC registered?

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

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