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LN54 XMU

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

135,236 mi
Last recorded135,236 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 135,236 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 130,244 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 127,130 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 127,130 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 121,392 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 117,542 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 113,267 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 113,267 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 107,929 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 1 Sep 2016 102,864 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 102,864 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 98,782 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 18 Sep 2015 98,782 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 94,463 miles

o/s/f wiper just clears screen

o/s/r has a cut in less than 25mm

Pass 3 Sep 2013 90,123 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 90,108 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 86,807 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 82,125 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 76,377 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2010 76,369 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 65,019 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 47,930 miles

front and rear brake pads are low

front tyres are slightly low

Pass 6 Sep 2007 35,012 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 35,012 miles

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

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

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 XMU is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 XMU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LN54 XMU registered?

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

Is LN54 XMU safe to buy?

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