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LJ04 VWN

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

154,116 mi
Last recorded154,116 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 154,116 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 146,561 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 144,997 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2019 144,997 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 142,784 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 141,736 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2016 133,524 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 126,677 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2014 121,433 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 115,107 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 109,617 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 109,616 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 105,240 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 102,414 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 96,220 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 90,864 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 83,509 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 VWN is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 VWN, 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 VWN registered?

LJ04 VWN is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 27 April 2004.

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