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LL04 BVV

2004 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

137,200 mi
Last recorded137,200 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL04 BVV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 137,200 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 136,086 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 135,975 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 134,156 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2022 133,508 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2021 128,847 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 May 2021 128,847 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2020 124,274 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 115,942 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2019 115,904 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))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 109,443 miles

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

Nearside Rear TYRE WORN INNER EDGE

Offside Rear TYRE WORN INNER EDGE

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

Pass 3 May 2017 103,201 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 103,201 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 101,439 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2016 101,438 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

slight oil leak

Pass 29 May 2015 94,421 miles

nsf tyre is worn on outer

nsr tyre is worn heavily on inner edge

osf tyre is worn on outer edge

osr tyre is worn heavily on inner edge

Pass 19 May 2014 86,707 miles

rear brake pads are low

Pass 13 May 2013 80,139 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 67,091 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 67,091 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 52,619 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 46,744 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 39,633 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 29,704 miles

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

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 BVV is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 LL04 BVV, 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 BVV is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 16 June 2004.

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