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LL04 BBX

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

127,794 mi
Last recorded127,794 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL04 BBX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 127,794 miles

Brakes ; Pipes corroded n/s/r & o/s/r at upper suspension arm , mainly covered

Driveshafts ; o/s/f outer c.v. gaiter deteriorated

Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Lighting ; Headlamp levelling sensor linkage requires attention

Note ; Decelerometer Brake Test only , 4 WD

Note ; o/s door mirror secured with tape

Steering ; o/s steering arm has slight play at inner end

Suspension ; n/s/r & o/s/r lower arm forward inner bush deteriorated

Pass 20 Feb 2016 107,143 miles

Brakes ; Decelerometer brake test only , 4 WD

Brakes ; front inner brake pads appear low ?

Brakes ; front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode at rear mainly covered

Brakes ; parking brake performance 18 % , close to limit

Brakes ; pipes corroded n/s/f & o/s/f

Brakes ; rear brake hoses extension pipes corroded at upper suspension arms , difficult to assess

Brakes ; slight side play on parking brake lever

Engine , bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Tyres ; n/s/f & o/s/f tread bald on edges , more at inner edge

Fail 19 Feb 2016 107,140 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Brakes ; Decelerometer brake test only , 4 WD

Brakes ; front inner brake pads appear low ?

Brakes ; front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode at rear mainly covered

Brakes ; parking brake performance 18 % , close to limit

Brakes ; pipes corroded n/s/f & o/s/f

Brakes ; rear brake hoses extension pipes corroded at upper suspension arms , difficult to assess

Brakes ; slight side play on parking brake lever

Engine , bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Tyres ; n/s/f & o/s/f tread bald on edges , more at inner edge

Pass 19 Mar 2015 87,305 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Mar 2015 87,301 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)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2014 65,385 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Fail 13 Feb 2014 65,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Fail 13 Feb 2014 65,384 miles

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

Offside Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 57,422 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 51,662 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 36,862 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 22,682 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 22,670 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 17,034 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 17,034 miles

Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

N/s rear stop lamp low output

Pass 16 Jun 2007 11,628 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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LL04 BBX is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LL04 BBX, 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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LL04 BBX is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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