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LR54 LTX

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

176,002 mi
Last recorded176,002 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR54 LTX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 176,002 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 166,672 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 166,672 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 156,819 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 148,175 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 11 Feb 2022 148,175 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 138,919 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 138,919 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2020 132,587 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2020 132,476 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 125,219 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 117,015 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside mirror missing at time of test

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 117,015 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush all 4 (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside mirror missing at time of test

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 103,944 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 103,927 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)

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 101,325 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 101,325 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 28 Nov 2014 98,407 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 98,407 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 95,341 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 92,518 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 82,518 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 75,555 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 75,498 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 68,532 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 55,779 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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LR54 LTX is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 LTX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LR54 LTX registered?

LR54 LTX is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 23 November 2004.

Is LR54 LTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR54 LTX shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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