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LO04 TBZ

2004 BMW X5

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

158,099 mi
Last recorded158,099 miles
Recorded on7 May 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO04 TBZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2022 158,099 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 149,105 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 149,105 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 145,637 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 140,787 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 137,058 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 137,029 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Outer 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 Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 133,628 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s o/s front and rear (3.5.1g)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 31 Aug 2016 133,628 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s o/s front and rear (3.5.1g)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Aug 2015 129,798 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre outter shoulder wearing thin.

Pass 1 Sep 2014 127,517 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 122,132 miles

near side front tyre has cuts on outer side wall

Pass 4 Jul 2012 108,138 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 100,182 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 100,182 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 90,002 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 90,002 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 75,785 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 75,779 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 58,073 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 56,008 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 44,807 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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LO04 TBZ is a 2004 BMW X5 in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LO04 TBZ, 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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LO04 TBZ is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 19 August 2004.

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