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LN54 OAY

2004 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

219,274 mi
Last recorded219,274 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN54 OAY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 219,274 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front antiroll br d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 211,504 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 205,484 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 194,024 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 181,752 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2021 181,744 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 174,086 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 161,468 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 161,453 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability bolts missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2018 149,254 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 141,203 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 134,102 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 126,185 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 116,801 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr tyre inner edge bald

osr tyre inner edge bald

Pass 25 Mar 2013 102,769 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 89,615 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 76,188 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 64,222 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 58,679 miles

inner edges of both rear tyres worn

Pass 22 Oct 2007 46,124 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 OAY is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OAY, 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 OAY registered?

LN54 OAY is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 6 September 2004.

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