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LJ04 DVL

2004 BMW X5

Silver Lpg 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,134 mi
Last recorded172,134 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 DVL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2019 172,134 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 160,607 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine light on

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing out outside edge 255/50/19V (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limit 285/45/19V (4.1.E.1)

Offside front level sensor joint worn

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Dec 2017 160,607 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine light on

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing out outside edge 255/50/19V (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limit 285/45/19V (4.1.E.1)

Offside front level sensor joint worn

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 154,416 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

under trays fitted.

Pass 21 Dec 2015 147,425 miles

both rear tyres wearing on insides.

engine covers and undertrays fitted.

Pass 3 Dec 2014 130,053 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Dec 2014 130,051 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 112,209 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jan 2014 112,209 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 84,924 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Nov 2012 84,924 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 78,625 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 78,581 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 67,383 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 58,593 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 50,505 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2007 50,505 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 50,125 miles

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

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

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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LJ04 DVL is a 2004 BMW X5 in Silver with a 4,398cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LJ04 DVL, 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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LJ04 DVL is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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