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LJ04 XOE

2004 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

94,084 mi
Last recorded94,084 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 XOE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2023 94,084 miles

Both front headlamps hazy

Both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside front steering arm inner joint play

Offside mirror glass deteriorated

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 92,674 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

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

Fail 5 Jan 2022 92,674 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 16 Jan 2021 89,860 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2021 89,860 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 87,402 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front headlights hazy

Offside wing mirror cover damaged

Pass 18 Jan 2019 84,436 miles

Both front headlamps hazy

Offside front lower trailing suspension arm ball joint has developed play

Fail 18 Jan 2019 84,436 miles

Both front headlamps hazy

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24" (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside front lower trailing suspension arm ball joint has developed play

Pass 9 Jan 2018 81,725 miles

** offside front lower trailing suspension arm ball joint has play **

both front brake pipes corroding

both front wing mirror units damage - nearside insecure

Fail 8 Jan 2018 81,725 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Outer Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

** offside front lower trailing suspension arm ball joint has play **

both front brake pipes corroding

both front wing mirror units damage - nearside insecure

Pass 25 Jan 2017 79,263 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge 285/45/19* (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 79,263 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle handle damaged (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge 285/45/19* (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 77,284 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ***** strong advice 285/45/19 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Jan 2016 77,284 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ***** strong advice 285/45/19 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 73,781 miles

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

key remote not working

Pass 23 Dec 2013 71,515 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 71,508 miles

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

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

handbrakes effort low offside rear

Pass 18 Dec 2012 68,098 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 68,098 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2012 65,816 miles

centre brake light partially works

Fail 3 Jan 2012 65,816 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

centre brake light partially works

Pass 1 Nov 2010 57,970 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 51,468 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 51,458 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 42,866 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 31,677 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 XOE is a 2004 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 XOE, 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 XOE registered?

LJ04 XOE is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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