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LS54 BNY

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

157,375 mi
Last recorded157,375 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS54 BNY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2023 157,375 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 156,068 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 139,112 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 125,380 miles

both sides rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 14 Sep 2016 125,376 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

both sides rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 27 Nov 2015 113,282 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 96,577 miles

slight noise from off side front wheel bearing

Pass 19 Nov 2013 80,620 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 68,077 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 55,996 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 40,736 miles

Both rear tyres worn inner edge

Fail 13 Aug 2010 40,736 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Both rear tyres worn inner edge

Pass 31 Dec 2009 37,863 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge-285/45x19

Fail 31 Dec 2009 37,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge-285/45x19

Pass 9 Jan 2009 31,450 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

chip in windscreen

wipers poor condition

Pass 20 Nov 2007 23,824 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 23,772 miles

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

Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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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LS54 BNY is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LS54 BNY, 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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LS54 BNY is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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