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LR54 XEJ

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

166,709 mi
Last recorded166,709 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2018 166,709 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted

steering slightly stiff

Pass 18 Feb 2017 146,947 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

hand brake ratchet worn

o/s level sensor arm unattached

under trays fitted to under body

Fail 18 Feb 2017 146,947 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

hand brake ratchet worn

o/s level sensor arm unattached

under trays fitted to under body

Pass 6 Feb 2016 128,636 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

n/s/r tyre bald on inner edge and inner sidewall cut

Pass 23 Feb 2015 109,744 miles

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

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

d/s front level indicator sensor , arm unattached .

park brake lever ratchet slightly worn ??

rear tyres wearing slightly on inner shoulders

Pass 20 Feb 2014 104,911 miles

Front Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

d/s and p/s lower sill covers fitted.

Fail 14 Feb 2014 104,861 miles

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

Front Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

d/s and p/s lower sill covers fitted.

Pass 12 Feb 2013 99,494 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wishbone bushes worn

headlamp leveling device broken

nsr upper side light inop

osf side light dim

rear pads low discs poor

slight corrosion nsf brake pipe

Fail 8 Feb 2013 99,477 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wishbone bushes worn

headlamp leveling device broken

nsr upper side light inop

osf side light dim

rear pads low discs poor

slight corrosion nsf brake pipe

Pass 21 Feb 2012 88,421 miles

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

oil level on minimum

slght exhaust leak under bonnet

Pass 22 Feb 2011 78,619 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 67,567 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 67,567 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 58,442 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 58,442 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 41,914 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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 XEJ is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XEJ, 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 XEJ registered?

LR54 XEJ is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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The MOT history for LR54 XEJ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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