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LN54 EAX

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

142,800 mi
Last recorded142,800 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN54 EAX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2017 142,800 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

undertray fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2016 132,973 miles

Front all four lower arms worn

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside and out side of tyre and wearing close to legal limit

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside edge and close to legal limit

Offside Rear Lower bush in hub clasped

Fail 10 Mar 2016 132,973 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front all four lower arms worn

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside and out side of tyre and wearing close to legal limit

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside edge and close to legal limit

Offside Rear Lower bush in hub clasped

Pass 6 Nov 2014 117,405 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four lower suspension arms worn

both front tyres worn badly on inside and outside edge

o/s/r tyre has punture repair on edge of sidewall

Fail 6 Nov 2014 117,405 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four lower suspension arms worn

both front tyres worn badly on inside and outside edge

o/s/r tyre has punture repair on edge of sidewall

Pass 19 Sep 2013 105,249 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both TCA arms bushes worn

both front lower arms have play in bush and bush split

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edge

both rear tyres worn badly on inner edge (not long before cords will appear)

Fail 19 Sep 2013 105,248 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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both TCA arms bushes worn

both front lower arms have play in bush and bush split

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edge

both rear tyres worn badly on inner edge (not long before cords will appear)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 95,526 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2012 95,526 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 82,073 miles

Covers fitted to vehicle.

Front suspension arm bushes cracking weak operation strong advise.

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

Puncture light on dashboard,check light warnings on dashboard.

Rear brake discs slightly lipped.

Fail 15 Sep 2011 82,024 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Covers fitted to vehicle.

Front suspension arm bushes cracking weak operation strong advise.

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Puncture light on dashboard,check light warnings on dashboard.

Rear brake discs slightly lipped.

offside front tyre inner tyre wall cracking.

Pass 18 Sep 2010 69,886 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 69,886 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 57,489 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 57,462 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 47,922 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 36,998 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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LN54 EAX is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 LN54 EAX, 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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LN54 EAX is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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