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LG54 VBY

2004 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

147,569 mi
Last recorded147,569 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG54 VBY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2019 147,569 miles

Front Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (arm nearest front of car) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 134,120 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2018 134,120 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 122,348 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 122,348 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 112,844 miles

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

Front Outer Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked both (2.5.C.1d)

Fail 1 Oct 2016 112,844 miles

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

Front Outer Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked both (2.5.C.1d)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 101,287 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 93,444 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 93,444 miles

Offside Outer 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: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 81,682 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 4 Sep 2012 70,140 miles

rear tyres getting low on tread.

Pass 8 Sep 2011 58,079 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 58,051 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 44,052 miles

front brake pads on limit

slight movement in near side front steering and suspension system

Fail 28 Aug 2010 44,052 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

front brake pads on limit

slight movement in near side front steering and suspension system

Fail 8 Sep 2009 32,926 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 32,926 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 26,962 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2008 26,962 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 20,234 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 VBY is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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