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LR54 LSN

2004 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2024
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

98,874 mi
Last recorded98,874 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR54 LSN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2023 98,874 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 98,670 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2022 98,110 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 96,307 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2019 94,222 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 4 May 2019 94,171 miles

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

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 92,286 miles

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

Oil leak ()

brake warning light on

Fail 27 Apr 2018 92,274 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

brake warning light on

Pass 22 Apr 2017 90,432 miles

brake warning light on

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Apr 2017 90,415 miles

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

brake warning light on

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2016 87,992 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 87,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

brake warning lamp illuminated on dash

nearside outer cv gaiter slightly insecure

oil leak from engine

under covers fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2015 85,609 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 85,609 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2015 85,601 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 81,913 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 78,560 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 78,497 miles

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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 75,745 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 72,616 miles

airbag light on

front and rear brake discs pitted

Fail 29 Jan 2011 72,616 miles

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

airbag light on

front and rear brake discs pitted

oil on min.

Pass 6 Feb 2010 70,478 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 70,478 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 58,647 miles

All brake discs showing signs of pitting and corossion on all faces

Pass 6 Feb 2008 42,916 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 42,891 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 30,094 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 30,094 miles

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

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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LR54 LSN is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LR54 LSN, 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 LR54 LSN registered?

LR54 LSN is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 11 November 2004.

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