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LG54 UTH

2004 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

137,396 mi
Last recorded137,396 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG54 UTH
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 137,396 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 135,722 miles

Minor chip offside windscreen

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm & very worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 132,782 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Stone chip offside upper screen

Pass 22 Dec 2022 129,785 miles

Stone chips offside screen

Fail 22 Dec 2022 129,785 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stone chips offside screen

Pass 23 Dec 2021 126,924 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 124,033 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 121,752 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted

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

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

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

Over sills & wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2018 117,520 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted

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

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

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

Over sills fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2017 113,023 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted

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

Over sills fited

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Dec 2017 113,023 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine cover & under trays fitted

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

Over sills fited

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 108,798 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted

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

Offside mirror casing damaged

Side steps fitted

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 103,893 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted

over sills fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2014 97,506 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Dec 2014 97,506 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2013 89,532 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 80,271 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Dec 2012 80,271 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres badly worn on inner edge & starting to split

Pass 12 Dec 2011 70,754 miles

Belly pan fitted

Full sill covers fitted

Nearside rear suspension creaking

Underbody panels fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2010 60,582 miles

Belly pan fitted

Full sill covers fitted

Underbody panels fitted

Fail 29 Nov 2010 60,582 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Belly pan fitted

Full sill covers fitted

Handbrake near end of travel

Underbody panels fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2009 52,178 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 39,510 miles

Full sill covers fitted

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front brake hose slightly misaligned

Rear handbrake shoes noisy in operation

Underbody protection panels fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2007 18,882 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 UTH is a 2004 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 UTH, 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 UTH registered?

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

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