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LO53 PVU

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2025
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

159,787 mi
Last recorded159,787 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO53 PVU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2024 159,787 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 154,160 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 150,126 miles

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

Rear Fog lamp dull.

Fail 24 Feb 2022 150,126 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear most ball joint dust cover. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested Dip beam not working. (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Fog lamp dull.

Fail 22 Jan 2022 150,097 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 141,119 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 118,904 miles

Front anti roll bar link rubber dust covers perished

Nearside Front tyre worn on outside edge

Offside Front cv boot deteriorated

Offside Front steering rack gaiter deteriorated

parking brake only just met the pass criteria

stone chip front screen

Fail 19 Jul 2019 118,900 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front anti roll bar link rubber dust covers perished

Nearside Front tyre worn on outside edge

Offside Front cv boot deteriorated

Offside Front steering rack gaiter deteriorated

parking brake only just met the pass criteria

stone chip front screen

Pass 21 Jul 2018 109,616 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 109,616 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 104,057 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 104,056 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 98,656 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 98,656 miles

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

Nearside Rear Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 96,743 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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LO53 PVU is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LO53 PVU, 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 LO53 PVU registered?

LO53 PVU is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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