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LJ04 SDP

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

117,912 mi
Last recorded117,912 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 117,912 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2026 117,912 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 111,756 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2025 111,756 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 104,957 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose

Pass 7 Dec 2022 99,812 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

handbrake efficiency just in limit 16%

Pass 8 Sep 2021 97,075 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 95,891 miles

poor wipers

Pass 13 Aug 2019 94,616 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 93,076 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 90,160 miles

Nearside Front tyre crack

Offside Front tyre crack

poor wipers

Pass 25 Jul 2016 88,294 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 21 Jul 2016 88,284 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jul 2015 84,389 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 81,933 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 77,534 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 77,493 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 74,502 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

overall parking brake efficiency 16% (pass is 16%)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 68,900 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 61,438 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 48,675 miles

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

nearside front door mirror unit loose

Fail 2 Jul 2009 48,675 miles

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

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

nearside front door mirror unit loose

Pass 2 Jul 2008 41,370 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 27,610 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 SDP is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 SDP, 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 SDP registered?

LJ04 SDP is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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