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LS54 CXW

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

187,453 mi
Last recorded187,453 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 187,453 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 177,297 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 177,284 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative link broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 172,017 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 160,890 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 149,266 miles

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 140,143 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))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2018 124,331 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

can't check sills fully kit fitted

engine and under body covers fitted

head light washers inop

parking brake has travel

Fail 18 Oct 2018 124,330 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

can't check sills fully kit fitted

engine and under body covers fitted

head light washers inop

parking brake has travel

Pass 20 Sep 2017 114,451 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 107,807 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 100,872 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 94,562 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2014 94,562 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)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 86,852 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 79,633 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 70,162 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 59,260 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 48,985 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 38,688 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 29,227 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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LS54 CXW is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CXW, 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 LS54 CXW registered?

LS54 CXW is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 25 October 2004.

Is LS54 CXW safe to buy?

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