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LR54 WMT

2004 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

166,427 mi
Last recorded166,427 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR54 WMT
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2020 166,427 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 160,447 miles

Central Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level brake light - Doesn't all light up (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device deteriorated but not leaking.

Offside Front Drivers door handle loose - not likely to become detached.

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack end ball joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Slight grinding coming from brake drum.

Fail 9 Jan 2019 160,444 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Product on lens effecting beam pattern. (4.1.4 (b))

Central Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Product on lens effecting beam pattern slighty (4.1.4 (b))

Central Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level brake light - Doesn't all light up (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device deteriorated but not leaking.

Offside Front Drivers door handle loose - not likely to become detached.

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack end ball joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Slight grinding coming from brake drum.

Pass 19 Dec 2017 153,098 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Dec 2017 153,098 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing retaining clip (3.5.1j)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 140,920 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

O/S/R brake caliper clip missing

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Dec 2016 140,920 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Both front lower rear (2.4.G.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

O/S/R brake caliper clip missing

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 126,439 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2015 124,198 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 124,198 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 1 May 2014 112,680 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 106,820 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Apr 2013 106,820 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2012 101,778 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2012 101,778 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 95,120 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 95,119 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

slight play steering rack

Pass 4 Dec 2009 83,464 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

child seats fitted front and rear

Fail 3 Dec 2009 83,461 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

child seats fitted front and rear

Pass 16 Dec 2008 68,295 miles

offside rear and nearside rear tyres worn bald on inside edge of tread

Pass 19 Oct 2007 51,300 miles

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

rear brake pads appear low wheel off inspection advise

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 WMT is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 WMT, 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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LR54 WMT is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 19 October 2004.

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