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LJ04 FPV

2004 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,579 mi
Last recorded74,579 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2012
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 FPV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2012 74,579 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 66,087 miles

offside and nearside front tyres worn low on edges

Fail 20 Dec 2010 66,069 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

offside and nearside front tyres worn low on edges

Pass 15 Dec 2009 57,870 miles

offside and nearside front track control arm and reaction arm bushes are cracking

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 14 Dec 2009 57,870 miles

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

offside and nearside front track control arm and reaction arm bushes are cracking

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 18 Nov 2008 47,180 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 38,006 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 35,384 miles

nsf tyre worn to 2mm

nsr tyre on limit

Fail 5 Mar 2007 35,348 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

nsf tyre worn to 2mm

nsr tyre on limit

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 FPV is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 FPV, 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 FPV registered?

LJ04 FPV is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 15 March 2004.

Is LJ04 FPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ04 FPV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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