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LJ54 OWK

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

135,870 mi
Last recorded135,870 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ54 OWK
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2023 135,870 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF, OSF and NSR close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Underside coated with rustproofing

oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2023 135,858 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF, OSF and NSR close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Underside coated with rustproofing

oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2022 120,358 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 116,527 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 116,527 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 116,509 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative on suspension arm broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished wearing low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished also has a puncture (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished wearing low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 113,266 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 113,266 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 111,528 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Obscured by under tray/engine cover (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device on front suspension arm is damaged, but still functions

Parking brake needs adjustment

Pass 25 Oct 2017 106,584 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2017 106,579 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 97,018 miles

Offside Front wiper is split on end

Fail 19 Oct 2016 97,018 miles

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

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

Offside Front wiper is split on end

Pass 20 Oct 2015 87,098 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracking/perrished

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre tread cracking/perrished

parking brake only just meet limit

undertrays fitted

Fail 19 Oct 2015 87,089 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracking/perrished

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre tread cracking/perrished

parking brake only just meet limit

undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2014 84,412 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 31 Oct 2014 84,412 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 77,956 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s & o/s/r brake pipes rusty

parking brake reserve poor

rear number plate deteriating

slight knock from lower steering column/steering rack area

Pass 21 Nov 2012 73,350 miles

front brake discs rusting

power steering pipe damp

rear brake pipes starting to rust

Fail 19 Nov 2012 73,350 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

front brake discs rusting

front tyres worn close to limits

power steering pipe damp

rear brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 1 Dec 2011 67,946 miles

bonnet safety catch semi seized

front tyres worn very close to wear limits at centre

n/s/f bottom front arm front bush starting to split

Pass 11 Nov 2010 61,847 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 61,834 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 28 Nov 2009 52,557 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 44,476 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 31,265 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 17,258 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 OWK is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 OWK, 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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LJ54 OWK is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 8 November 2004.

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