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LR04 ZHA

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,458 mi
Last recorded97,458 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR04 ZHA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 97,458 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 91,213 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 82,278 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 82,278 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 81,513 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 81,486 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 79,768 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 79,768 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 78,950 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 78,053 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 76,053 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on outer edge requires attension 255/50 r19 103w michelins (4.1.E.1)

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

refitted arm to socket on auto head lamp adjuster under vechicle

Fail 10 Aug 2017 76,029 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar insecure link ball joint broken (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on outer edge requires attension 255/50 r19 103w michelins (4.1.E.1)

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

refitted arm to socket on auto head lamp adjuster under vechicle

Pass 26 Aug 2016 74,101 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 71,485 miles

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

rear brake pads wearing low, slight lipping on rear disc's !

Pass 18 Aug 2014 68,366 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 68,366 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 64,082 miles

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

pinhole in n/s outer cv boot

Pass 3 Aug 2012 59,024 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 52,387 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 48,185 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 48,178 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 43,379 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 39,624 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 35,262 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 ZHA 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 75%.

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 ZHA, 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 LR04 ZHA registered?

LR04 ZHA is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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