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LS53 ZTR

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

98,730 mi
Last recorded98,730 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 ZTR
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 98,730 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2026 98,868 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 96,063 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 94,868 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2024 94,868 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2024 94,840 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 90,624 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 90,035 miles

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 87,116 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 81,855 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 74,776 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 67,159 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 67,159 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 59,785 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 54,625 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 49,049 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 44,347 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 38,431 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 34,018 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 32,015 miles

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2009 28,281 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 28,281 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 23,449 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 18,448 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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LS53 ZTR is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 LS53 ZTR, 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 LS53 ZTR registered?

LS53 ZTR is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 20 January 2004.

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