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LM04 FHD

2004 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

170,576 mi
Last recorded170,576 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM04 FHD
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2022 170,576 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 165,257 miles

Front oil leak

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 14 Apr 2021 165,093 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front oil leak

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 160,119 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 153,396 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 153,389 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 144,066 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2018 144,061 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 133,091 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All hoses slightly perished. (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S & O/S/Front inner pads appear to be getting low but difficult to fully inspect. (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Engine bay brake pipes & rear of front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded but difficult to fully inspect due to pipe routing. (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S & O/S/Front, outer c.v joint gaiters heavily perished but still preventing the ingress of dirt. (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre is also slightly perished & wearing thin on outer edge of tread. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre wearing thin on inner edge of tread.

Oil leak Engine area & rear transmission area.

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

Fail 14 Aug 2017 133,091 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All hoses slightly perished. (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S & O/S/Front inner pads appear to be getting low but difficult to fully inspect. (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Engine bay brake pipes & rear of front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded but difficult to fully inspect due to pipe routing. (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S & O/S/Front, outer c.v joint gaiters heavily perished but still preventing the ingress of dirt. (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre is also slightly perished & wearing thin on outer edge of tread. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre wearing thin on inner edge of tread.

Oil leak Engine area & rear transmission area.

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively N/S & O/S. (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 121,829 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2016 121,829 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing + wearing on inner edge

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 109,609 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Aug 2015 109,607 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2014 95,995 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 95,995 miles

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

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

nearside rear lower sidelight inoperative

Pass 8 Aug 2013 84,407 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Aug 2013 84,406 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 72,368 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 62,945 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 43,627 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2010 43,627 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 21,175 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 14,944 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 14,943 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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LM04 FHD is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LM04 FHD, 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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LM04 FHD is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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