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LJ53 JUY

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

244,480 mi
Last recorded244,480 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 JUY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2024 244,480 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 233,540 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 233,532 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp offside front indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 224,986 miles

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

front pads wearing thin

Pass 19 Jan 2021 219,254 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscurring some components

Fail 19 Jan 2021 219,254 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscurring some components

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability rear arm main bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 215,870 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 203,520 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 203,493 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR / BOTH PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 193,243 miles

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

Oil leak engine ()

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2016 188,619 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 181,917 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 179,947 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

both reartyres worn on inside edge 2854519107v

Pass 7 Jun 2013 157,301 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 156,301 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Fail 1 May 2012 156,301 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 4 May 2011 137,595 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 137,595 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 8 May 2010 118,263 miles

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

parking brake has only just met the required effiiency 17%

Fail 7 May 2010 118,260 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 93,824 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 72,578 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

handbrake close to max travel

Fail 4 Mar 2008 72,556 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

handbrake close to max travel

Pass 15 Mar 2007 54,002 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 53,995 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

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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LJ53 JUY is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 LJ53 JUY, 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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LJ53 JUY is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 7 January 2004.

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