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LJ54 OPC

2004 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

161,243 mi
Last recorded161,243 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2021 161,243 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 161,243 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 152,960 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in swept (3.2 (a) (i))

wipers could be better

Pass 24 Oct 2019 143,304 miles

Nearside mirror poor

Offside front brake slightly binding

Both rear tyres worn out on inner edges(not in centre three quarters of tread)

Fail 24 Oct 2019 143,304 miles

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

Both rear tyres worn out on inner edges(not in centre three quarters of tread)

Nearside mirror poor

Offside front brake slightly binding

Pass 13 Nov 2018 133,789 miles

front camber bushes starting to split

rear tyres bald on inner edges outside centre 3/4

Fail 5 Nov 2018 133,789 miles

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

front camber bushes starting to split

rear tyres bald on inner edges outside centre 3/4

Pass 6 Nov 2017 128,105 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 123,022 miles

both front tyres perished

n/s/f tyre close to wear indicators and worn bold on outer edge.

o/s/f tyre close to wear indicators and worn on outer edge

Fail 4 Oct 2016 123,022 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

both front tyres perished

n/s/f tyre close to wear indicators and worn bold on outer edge.

o/s/f tyre close to wear indicators and worn on outer edge

Pass 9 Oct 2015 116,249 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edge and close to limit indcators.(255/50r19)

Fail 9 Oct 2015 116,249 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated badly damaged (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres worn on outer edge and close to limit indcators.(255/50r19)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 106,768 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 106,767 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 94,532 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 79,749 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 73,374 miles

HANDBRAKE PERFORMANCE WEAK

fuel cap seal starting to deteriorat

O/S/F BRAKE HOSE INSECURE

Fail 6 Sep 2011 73,374 miles

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

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

HANDBRAKE PERFORMANCE WEAK

fuel cap seal starting to deteriorat

O/S/F BRAKE HOSE INSECURE

Pass 14 Sep 2010 63,437 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2010 63,437 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 49,591 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 May 2009 45,936 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 34,211 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

low tone horn not working

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 OPC is a 2004 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 OPC, 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 OPC registered?

LJ54 OPC is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 15 December 2004.

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