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LJ04 GBE

2004 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

173,611 mi
Last recorded173,611 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 GBE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 173,611 miles

Front number plate secured with cable ties

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt seepage from cv gaitor (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre worn out on outer tread 255/50R19 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pad low (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre worn low on inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside mirror secured with tape

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre worn out on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre worn low on inner tread 255/50R19 (4.1.E.1)

Under trays fitted

Fail 22 May 2017 172,544 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front number plate secured with cable ties

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt seepage from cv gaitor (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre worn out on outer tread 255/50R19 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pad low (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre worn low on inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre worn out on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre worn low on inner tread 255/50R19 (4.1.E.1)

Under trays fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2016 158,740 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 132,950 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 127,134 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 116,850 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2012 116,845 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)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 103,845 miles

Oil leak

front brake disc worn

Pass 13 Sep 2010 91,224 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 77,023 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 71,264 miles

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 58,293 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 42,504 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 GBE is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 LJ04 GBE, 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 GBE is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 6 March 2004.

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