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LR04 VNZ

2004 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

150,314 mi
Last recorded150,314 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR04 VNZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2019 150,314 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2018 143,808 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 139,118 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 126,714 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Botj (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre inner sidewall splitting (borderline)

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

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge (borderline)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2016 126,633 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Botj (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre inner sidewall splitting (borderline)

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

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge (borderline)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 116,609 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front seatbelts return slowly

both rear top suspention arm bushes slight play

n/s mirror loose

o/s front & front to rear brake pipes advanced corrosion

o/s front link bar slight play

o/s wiper poor

slight noise on steering

stone chip in windscreen zone B

Fail 15 Jan 2015 116,516 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front 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 Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Electronic stability system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front seatbelts return slowly

both rear top suspention arm bushes slight play

n/s mirror loose

o/s front & front to rear brake pipes advanced corrosion

o/s front link bar slight play

o/s wiper poor

slight noise on steering

stone chip in windscreen zone B

Pass 21 Jan 2014 108,680 miles

Items removed from windscreen

Nearside and offside rear lower rose joints have play

Nearside rear stabiliser arm outer balljoint has play

Offside front link bar dust cover split and slight play in top ball joint

Offside front wiper split

Rear brake pads worn close to wear indicators

front to rear brake pipeshave slight corrosion

o/s front suspention level sensor linkage repaired

Fail 20 Jan 2014 108,673 miles

Offside Front Electronic stability system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Items removed from windscreen

Nearside and offside rear lower rose joints have play

Nearside rear stabiliser arm outer balljoint has play

Offside front link bar dust cover split and slight play in top ball joint

Offside front wiper split

Rear brake pads worn close to wear indicators

front to rear brake pipeshave slight corrosion

Pass 29 Jan 2013 100,384 miles

both rear lower outer suspention arm bushes advanced wear

both rear tyres low tread inner edges ( double depth )

n/s door mirror poorly secured

n/s front tyre low traed outer edge ( double depth )

o/s front height leveling link brocken

Fail 29 Jan 2013 100,381 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

1 of 2 o/s rear side lights out

both rear lower outer suspention arm bushes advanced wear

both rear tyres low tread inner edges ( double depth )

n/s door mirror poorly secured

n/s front tyre low traed outer edge ( double depth )

o/s front height leveling link brocken

Pass 25 Jan 2012 93,454 miles

1 of 2 n/s/r sidelights out

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

creaking/clicking from front cannot see due to under covers

Fail 25 Jan 2012 93,453 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

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

1 of 2 n/s/r sidelights out

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

creaking/clicking from front cannot see due to under covers

Pass 13 Jan 2011 86,449 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 86,449 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 75,962 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 75,962 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 59,318 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 47,694 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 37,266 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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LR04 VNZ is a 2004 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LR04 VNZ, 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 VNZ is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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