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LL04 BVW

2004 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

71,458 mi
Last recorded71,458 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 71,458 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 68,963 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 65,768 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 62,654 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front metal brake pipe light corrosion (flex end)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear also worn bald inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

headlights discoloured

screen damaged but within requirements

Pass 28 Oct 2021 58,404 miles

Nearside Front metal brake pipe light corrosion (flex end)

Offside Rear steering arm has play (not bad enough to fail)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

coolant on undertray

headlights discoloured

rear tyres perrished

rear tyres worn on inner edges

screen damaged but within requirements

wiper blades smear but clear

Pass 30 Oct 2020 57,140 miles

Nearside Front metal brake pipe light corrosion on end near flex

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Rear upper suspension arm (front of pair) has play (not excessive)

Fail 29 Oct 2020 57,136 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front metal brake pipe light corrosion on end near flex

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Rear upper suspension arm (front of pair) has play (not excessive)

Pass 7 Jun 2019 47,658 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside fronts to flexi hoses steel pipes corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside rear along upper rear suspension arms steel pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside fronts perished ,cracked and worn on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 38,021 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 33,226 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 31,891 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 29,618 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 27,850 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 27,850 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)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 25,763 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 24,217 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 22,258 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 20,686 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 18,939 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 15,485 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 11,540 miles

all wheels are scuffed

front brake pads 1/2 worn?

rear brake pads slightly worn

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 BVW is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 BVW, 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 BVW is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 16 August 2004.

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