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LS54 XCN

2004 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

107,090 mi
Last recorded107,090 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS54 XCN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2021 107,090 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2021 107,078 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 101,465 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 95,564 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 85,599 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 77,893 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 68,002 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 60,219 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on the outside shoulder

Offside rear tyre worn on the inside shoulder

Pass 12 Jul 2014 57,785 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 12 Jul 2014 57,785 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 53,954 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 51,205 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Aug 2012 51,205 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Aug 2011 48,350 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 48,350 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 44,074 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 44,074 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 37,271 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 37,271 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 30,286 miles

offside front tyre damaged on side wall

offside rear tyre worn badly on inner edge (just in legal limit)

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 XCN is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XCN, 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 XCN is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 10 December 2004.

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