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LR04 BFF

2004 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

94,338 mi
Last recorded94,338 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR04 BFF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2022 94,338 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 92,197 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking over tread

Offside Rear Tyre wearing inner edge and cracking over tread

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

Fail 24 Sep 2021 92,197 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault 4x4 light on (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking over tread

Offside Rear Tyre wearing inner edge and cracking over tread

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 89,889 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2020 89,889 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 87,602 miles

Front both metal pipes to flex pipes corrioded

Pass 9 Jun 2018 84,234 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 82,278 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 80,907 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 79,282 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 75,857 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 75,857 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 66,970 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 61,339 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 58,330 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 53,943 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 44,934 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 44,934 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 35,227 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 29,974 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 28,170 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2007 28,168 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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LR04 BFF is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LR04 BFF, 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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LR04 BFF is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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The MOT history for LR04 BFF shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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