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LJ54 OBE

2004 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

130,870 mi
Last recorded130,870 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ54 OBE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2020 130,870 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2019 126,712 miles

chip in windscreen

front bushes perished

oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2018 118,812 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Tailgate slightly loose damaged but secure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 118,809 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft bearing likely to break up (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering component deformed to the extent that steering is affected rack end bent (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords visible around most of tyre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play slight damage to housing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside headlamp aim on min

Tailgate slightly loose damaged but secure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 111,688 miles

handbrake lever high

oil leaks

rear pads wearing low

Fail 4 Oct 2017 111,388 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

handbrake lever high

oil leaks

rear pads wearing low

Pass 6 Oct 2016 98,515 miles

brake pipes corroded

handbrake high

n-s-f tyre low inner and outer edge

oil leak

under tray fitted

Fail 3 Oct 2016 98,490 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes corroded

handbrake high

n-s-f tyre low inner and outer edge

oil leak

under tray fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2015 84,255 miles

N/S rear tyre wearing on inner edge

O/S rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 8 Oct 2015 84,255 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)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S rear tyre wearing on inner edge

O/S rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Feb 2015 80,664 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 70,301 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 58,997 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 58,997 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 46,885 miles

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

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

n/s/f, o/s/f, n/s/r & o/s/r tyre sidewalls deteriorated / damaged.

Pass 18 May 2010 34,696 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 34,696 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 22,335 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 17,367 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 OBE is a 2004 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LJ54 OBE, 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 OBE is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 20 October 2004.

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