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LJ54 OEU

2004 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

153,654 mi
Last recorded153,654 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 153,654 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 151,056 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 149,763 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 147,449 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 144,255 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 138,181 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 132,403 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2018 122,193 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 113,153 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 113,153 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 102,855 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2016 102,829 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 92,256 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 82,767 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 78,287 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 78,287 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 72,831 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 72,831 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 Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 665,590 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 60,742 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 60,742 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 54,464 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 54,464 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 48,140 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 34,932 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 OEU is a 2004 BMW X5 in Silver 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 OEU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ54 OEU registered?

LJ54 OEU is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 12 October 2004.

Is LJ54 OEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ54 OEU shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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