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LJ54 OCE

2004 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

80,271 mi
Last recorded80,271 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 80,271 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

n/s/r handbrake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

o/s/r handbrake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 6 Feb 2018 73,371 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2018 73,239 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 61,711 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 57,691 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 57,691 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

engine oil on minimum

Pass 27 Jun 2015 49,860 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 47,396 miles

** STRONG ADVISE ** front lower arm inner bushes deteriorated with movement

nearside and offside rear subframe bushes slightly deteriorated

offside front outer c.v boot slightly deteriorated

Fail 9 Sep 2014 47,395 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

** STRONG ADVISE ** front lower arm inner bushes deteriorated with movement

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside and offside rear subframe bushes slightly deteriorated

offside front outer c.v boot slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Sep 2013 44,181 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside and offside front lower arm inner bushes slightly deteriorated with slight movement

rear subframe bushes slightly deteriorated with slight movement

Fail 17 Sep 2013 44,180 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside and offside front lower arm inner bushes slightly deteriorated with slight movement

rear subframe bushes slightly deteriorated with slight movement

wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 17 Sep 2012 41,439 miles

** STRONG ADVISE ** rear tyres worn on inner shoulders (underinflation?)

front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorated with slight movement

Pass 20 Sep 2011 39,292 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2011 39,256 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front tyres heavy scuffing to outer walls

Pass 15 Sep 2010 37,525 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 35,650 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 32,579 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 27,495 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 277,471 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 OCE 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 73.7%.

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 OCE, 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 OCE is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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