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LS04 UAJ

2004 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

140,749 mi
Last recorded140,749 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS04 UAJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 140,749 miles

Both headlamps slightly deteriorated

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

Front and rear brake and suspension components slightly corroded

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at approx. 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake effort slightly weak

Pass 31 Jan 2024 137,381 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 135,417 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 129,270 miles

oil leak from engine

water pump noisy

Fail 11 Feb 2019 128,629 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge down to cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

oil leak from engine

water pump noisy

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 118,191 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

parking brake just met efficiency requirements, may need repair / adjustment

slight smoke emitted during acceleration

wipers worn

Pass 23 Feb 2017 104,864 miles

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

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

Offside 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 22 Feb 2016 94,304 miles

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

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

parking brake efficiency 16% may need adjustment or repair

Pass 25 Feb 2015 81,351 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 69,592 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear tyre has uneven wear on inner shoulder

Fail 12 Feb 2014 69,589 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 constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear tyre has uneven wear on inner shoulder

Pass 15 Jan 2013 57,370 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 56,749 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 53,525 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 49,805 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 44,830 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 41,310 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 41,303 miles

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 35,926 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

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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LS04 UAJ is a 2004 BMW X5 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LS04 UAJ, 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 LS04 UAJ registered?

LS04 UAJ is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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