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LJ04 VWH

2004 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

170,736 mi
Last recorded170,736 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 VWH
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2023 170,736 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2023 170,734 miles

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 Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 156,628 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rusted (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Handle broken (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner/Outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rusted (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner/Outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 156,619 miles

Central Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure Mirror loose (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Undertray likely to become detached Fitting insecure (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner/Outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner/Outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 144,389 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 144,381 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 133,038 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front non obligatory mirror loose

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 133,027 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm to front cross member (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm to front cross member (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front non obligatory mirror loose

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 130,338 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 124,193 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 118,537 miles

front and rear suspension serves corrosion

Fail 22 Nov 2017 118,537 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front and rear suspension serves corrosion

Pass 29 Nov 2016 111,681 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 111,681 miles

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 103,331 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 103,331 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 94,596 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 94,596 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 88,861 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 80,992 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 72,839 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 63,039 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 55,212 miles

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

n/sr tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 22 Jul 2008 47,897 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 41,738 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 41,738 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front 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 VWH is a 2004 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 VWH, 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 VWH is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 25 April 2004.

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