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LS54 NXL

2004 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

113,943 mi
Last recorded113,943 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS54 NXL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 113,943 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center exhaust box deteriorated sml leak (6.1.2 (a))

Front Head lamp washers not working

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 both sides front lower arm bushes worn/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Limited handbrake reserve travel remaining

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Advise further investigation ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Wiper blade not contacting window

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 112,369 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 112,366 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 109,350 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2018 109,349 miles

Nearside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 104,716 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

sml oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2016 100,604 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 97,617 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 92,991 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 89,017 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 83,716 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 83,714 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Fail 3 May 2011 79,466 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advice n/s/f tyre on cut not deep enough to reach cord.

Pass 3 May 2011 79,466 miles

advice n/s/f tyre on cut not deep enough to reach cord.

Pass 30 Apr 2010 73,088 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 61,117 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 50,529 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 NXL is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 4,799cc petrol 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 NXL, 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 NXL registered?

LS54 NXL is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 9 November 2004.

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