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LJ04 XPW

2004 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

104,288 mi
Last recorded104,288 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 XPW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 104,288 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 104,287 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 102,144 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 100,880 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 100,880 miles

Offside Front 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 pin or bush excessively worn Balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 95,643 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 95,643 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Position lamp not working OSF and OSR (4.2.1 (a))

Road wheel fixing missing OSF, NSF and OSR (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 89,384 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 89,384 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 May 2017 87,477 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 87,477 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 83,210 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 83,210 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 77,334 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 77,326 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 68,472 miles

Two rear tryes are worn on the inner edges

Pass 5 Apr 2013 63,452 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 59,797 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 55,397 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 55,397 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 51,434 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2010 51,434 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 45,993 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2008 40,605 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 34,632 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer 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 XPW is a 2004 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 XPW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ04 XPW registered?

LJ04 XPW is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 8 March 2004.

Is LJ04 XPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ04 XPW shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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