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LS54 OBL

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

173,143 mi
Last recorded173,143 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS54 OBL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2023 173,143 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 166,761 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner edge also Tyre is cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Inner alloys slightly fractured

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 161,398 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Pipe on suspension arm (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Pipe on suspension arm (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 161,398 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Pipe on suspension arm (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm insecurely attached Front most arm outer bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Pipe on suspension arm (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 156,424 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost of two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

secondary bonnet catch stiff

Fail 26 Aug 2020 156,348 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost of two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

secondary bonnet catch stiff

Pass 26 Sep 2019 153,698 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2019 153,685 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear of 2 arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 151,296 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 150,760 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2017 133,450 miles

Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output n/s/f (1.4.A.2e)

Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output o/s/f (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 116,784 miles

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

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

chip in windscreen in zone A not obstructing drivers view.

Pass 31 Oct 2015 109,152 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 101,013 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 89,553 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both sides door rear view mirror glass slightly deteriorated at the time of test not seriously effecting drivers rear view

both windscreen wipers slightly smearing

Pass 5 Oct 2012 80,584 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 68,485 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 55,493 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

non conforming number plates not fitted during time of inspection

sill guards, splash guards and undercarrage trays fitted giving very limited access to prescribed areas

Fail 5 Oct 2010 55,493 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

non conforming number plates not fitted during time of inspection

sill guards, splash guards and undercarrage trays fitted giving very limited access to prescribed areas

Pass 7 Oct 2009 46,804 miles

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

both inner front brake pads low/worn

offside door mirrow cover broken/loose

Pass 6 Aug 2009 44,126 miles

both front tyres low on tread (255/50-19)

both nearside tyres lowest tread

both rear tyres low on tread (285/45-19)

nearside bulb in light unit

Pass 7 Aug 2008 33,797 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 33,795 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 29,213 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 OBL is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc 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 LS54 OBL, 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 OBL is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 22 November 2004.

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