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LJ54 OPX

2004 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,754 mi
Last recorded150,754 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2019 150,754 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 145,113 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 136,884 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 136,884 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2017 136,682 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 128,467 miles

Engine covers

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Undertrays

Fail 7 Apr 2016 128,464 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Engine covers

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Undertrays

Pass 5 Mar 2015 118,668 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 107,134 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Feb 2014 107,102 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2012 94,242 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 82,561 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 82,561 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 67,306 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 53,385 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 53,315 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 40,514 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 28,161 miles

n/s/r side lamp lower bulb dim

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 OPX is a 2004 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 OPX, 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 OPX registered?

LJ54 OPX is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 8 December 2004.

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