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LJ54 ODV

2004 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

167,348 mi
Last recorded167,348 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 167,348 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 157,116 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 150,322 miles

off side front outer cv joint cover in poor condtion.

Fail 26 Oct 2023 150,101 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Inner Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

off side front outer cv joint cover in poor condtion.

Pass 20 Oct 2022 144,802 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 140,654 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 140,604 miles

Nearside Front 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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 136,544 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 132,045 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 126,645 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 120,194 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 114,464 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 108,632 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 106,419 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 106,418 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 98,088 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2012 87,453 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pads look low

Pass 17 Oct 2011 77,656 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

under trays fitted/covers over door sills

Fail 10 Oct 2011 77,465 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

under trays fitted/covers over door sills

Pass 28 Sep 2010 66,029 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 66,027 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 20 Oct 2009 57,097 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 44,302 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 44,296 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Oct 2007 31,032 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 ODV is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 ODV, 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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What year was LJ54 ODV registered?

LJ54 ODV is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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