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LJ04 XOC

2004 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

141,387 mi
Last recorded141,387 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 XOC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2021 141,387 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285/45/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged metal catch rusty (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear suspension rusty

suspension fault light on

Pass 11 Jun 2020 137,747 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

drivers door requires attention

Pass 6 Jun 2019 133,040 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 25 May 2019 133,037 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018 129,261 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 May 2018 129,237 miles

Nearside Outer 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 has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front anti roll bar linkage fouling level sensor

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jun 2017 121,750 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre has cuts to outer sidewall

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 May 2017 121,609 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre has cuts to outer sidewall

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 117,701 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 117,701 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 111,672 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 100,682 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2013 88,691 miles

Excessive wear to inner shoulder on NSR tyre. Will be DANGEROUS soon

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

OSR seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted.

REar sub frame bushes condition causing excessive negative camber and damaging tyres.

Fail 2 May 2013 88,691 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Excessive wear to inner shoulder on NSR tyre. Will be DANGEROUS soon

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

OSR seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted.

REar sub frame bushes condition causing excessive negative camber and damaging tyres.

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear discs in poor condition.

Pass 4 May 2012 84,383 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 May 2012 84,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 May 2011 81,301 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 81,301 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 May 2010 72,104 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 62,995 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 47,723 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 32,257 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 XOC is a 2004 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 XOC, 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 XOC is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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