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LS04 XZG

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

136,117 mi
Last recorded136,117 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS04 XZG
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2022 136,117 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

under covers fitted

Fail 7 Feb 2022 136,051 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases also mount fouling suspension (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

under covers fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2021 126,744 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 126,710 miles

Offside Front Suspension levelling valve damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Feb 2020 118,168 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 118,168 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2019 112,537 miles

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

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

offside front driveshaft clicking

Pass 3 May 2018 105,508 miles

Offside front driveshaft inner joint clicking

Offside rear tyre slightly worn to inside edge

Pass 5 May 2017 99,350 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 99,317 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Offside Rear Rear 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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 91,826 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2016 91,825 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 29 May 2015 79,907 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 66,916 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 66,895 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2013 58,069 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres perished

Pass 20 Mar 2012 56,845 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre perished wearing on inner edge

nearside rear tyre cut not showing cords or ply

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2011 54,186 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 54,186 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 52,118 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 47,771 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 39,435 miles

Both rear tyres 3mm

Pass 28 Sep 2007 33,331 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jun 2007 32,163 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 15,296 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 XZG is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 XZG, 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 XZG registered?

LS04 XZG is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 10 May 2004.

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