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LN54 FBX

2004 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

92,788 mi
Last recorded92,788 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN54 FBX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 92,788 miles

Both front head lamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Both mirror unit slightly insecure damaged, Mirror lenses discoloured

Front suspension tie bar bushes worn/perished

Metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Rear bumper and both mirror covers scuffed

Rear registration plate slightly delaminated

Tyre pressure monitoring system light on.

Various slight underbody component corrosion

Various small stone chips in the windscreen

Pass 16 Sep 2024 89,367 miles

Both front head lamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Both mirror unit slightly insecure damaged, N/s mirror lens discoloured

Metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Rear bumper and both mirror covers scuffed

Tyre pressure monitoring system light on.

Various slight underbody component corrosion

Various small stone chips in the windscreen

Fail 16 Sep 2024 89,367 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Along top suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front head lamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Both mirror unit slightly insecure damaged, N/s mirror lens discoloured

Metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Rear bumper and both mirror covers scuffed

Tyre pressure monitoring system light on.

Various slight underbody component corrosion

Various small stone chips in the windscreen

Pass 20 Sep 2023 85,983 miles

Both front head lamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Both mirror unit slightly insecure damaged, N/s mirror lens discoloured

Front brake pads 50% worn, rear 80% all brake disc surfaces are slightly corroded

Front tyres worn to 4 mm,Rear tyres worn to 5 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm

Rear bumper and both mirror covers scuffed

Tyre pressure monitoring system light on.

Various small stone chips in the windscreen

various slight underbody component corrosion

Pass 22 Sep 2022 83,034 miles

N/s mirror unit slightly insecure damaged, mirror lens discoloured

Rear bumper scuffed

Tyre pressure monitoring system light on.

Various small stone chips in the windscreen

both front head lamp lenses slightly deteriorated

front brake pads 50% worn, rear 60% all brake disc surfaces are slightly corroded

various slight underbody component corrosion

Fail 20 Sep 2022 83,034 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

N/s mirror unit slightly insecure damaged, mirror lens discoloured

Rear bumper scuffed

Tyre pressure monitoring system light on.

Various small stone chips in the windscreen

auxiliary belt perished

both front head lamp lenses slightly deteriorated

both rear tyres worn to 1.6mm (the legal limit is 1.6mm

front brake pads 50% worn, rear 60% all brake disc surfaces are slightly corroded

o/s/f and n/s/r height sensor connecting rods are missing

various oil leaks

various slight underbody component corrosion

Pass 8 Sep 2021 79,577 miles

N/s mirror lens discoloured. O/s mirror head slightly insecure

Rear bumper scuffed

Tyre pressure monitoring system light on.

Various small stone chips in the windscreen

Pass 16 Sep 2020 77,013 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system light on.

Various small stone chips in the windscreen

Pass 26 Sep 2019 74,167 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system light on.

Various small stone chips in the windscreen

Fail 23 Sep 2019 74,167 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

N/s/f tyre worn to 2 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm

Slight play in the front tie rod bushes

Tyre pressure monitoring system light on.

Various small stone chips in the windscreen

Pass 17 Sep 2018 69,867 miles

N/s/f tyre worn to 3 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm

Various small stone chips in the windscreen

Fail 17 Sep 2018 69,867 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))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

N/s/f tyre worn to 3 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm

Various small stone chips in the windscreen

Pass 31 Aug 2017 64,588 miles

Air fresheners removed from the wiper swept area prior to the Mot test

Various small stone chips in the windscreen

Pass 21 Sep 2016 59,973 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 55,105 miles

N/s/r tyre worn to 5 mm, o/s/r tyre worn to 4 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm, Bothe worn on the inner edges

Fail 22 Sep 2015 55,105 miles

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

N/s/r tyre worn to 5 mm, o/s/r tyre worn to 4 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm, Bothe worn on the inner edges

Pass 26 Sep 2014 47,081 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 26 Sep 2014 47,081 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

tyre pressure monitoring system light on.

Pass 20 Sep 2013 42,912 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 38,859 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 34,872 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 31,198 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 27,333 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 22,100 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 17,752 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 FBX is a 2004 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 LN54 FBX, 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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What year was LN54 FBX registered?

LN54 FBX is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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