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LJ54 OTZ

2004 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,975 mi
Last recorded124,975 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ54 OTZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 124,975 miles

both anti roll bar link dust covers deteriorated

front pads wearing

nearside front lower wishbone arm dust cover deteriorated

oil leak present from engine but no drip present

smoke present from engine on start up

Pass 20 Oct 2022 112,977 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Oct 2022 112,977 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire insecure (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 106,814 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 104,240 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 97,338 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 91,740 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 81,726 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 70,703 miles

Engine bay covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 6 Oct 2015 61,026 miles

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

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

all seat belts not checked kiddie seats fitted

Fail 1 Oct 2015 61,026 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)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

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

all seat belts not checked kiddie seats fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2014 52,492 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 45,780 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 39,353 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 39,353 miles

Nearside Front 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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 31,747 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 23,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 23,944 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 20 Aug 2009 22,939 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 20,982 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 OTZ is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OTZ, 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 OTZ registered?

LJ54 OTZ is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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