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LJ54 OAA

2004 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

138,075 mi
Last recorded138,075 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ54 OAA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 138,075 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on edges and perished also damage to outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 130,154 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 123,793 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 115,770 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both O/S & N/S lower arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 107,523 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 94,328 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 94,326 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 78,360 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 50,495 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 50,075 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Rear Air suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

adv due to low rear both head lamp adjusted when repaired head lamps will need adjusting

adv hand brake only just passed

Fail 13 Feb 2015 50,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Air suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

adv due to low rear both head lamp adjusted when repaired head lamps will need adjusting

adv hand brake only just passed

Pass 16 Dec 2013 48,549 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 45,181 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 44,188 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 43,521 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 40,252 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 34,426 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 28,413 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 18,805 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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LJ54 OAA is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 LJ54 OAA, 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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LJ54 OAA is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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