MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,576 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
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
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
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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)
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)
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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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