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LJ04 FJC

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

163,859 mi
Last recorded163,859 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 FJC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2021 163,859 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Fail 18 Sep 2021 163,859 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 10 Sep 2020 151,301 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 150,723 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 149,851 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 147,752 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 144,921 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2015 140,245 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded and narrow banding

Fail 3 Aug 2015 140,240 miles

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

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

Front brake discs corroded and narrow banding

Pass 1 Aug 2014 134,867 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 122,641 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Jul 2013 122,641 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 103,515 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 103,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 88,067 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 88,067 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 74,000 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 60,375 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 60,375 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 52,172 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 52,172 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 48,450 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 30,702 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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LJ04 FJC is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 FJC, 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 LJ04 FJC registered?

LJ04 FJC is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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