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LT04 NLJ

2004 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

150,904 mi
Last recorded150,904 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT04 NLJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 150,904 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Upper sun visor missing

Offside Front clunking noise when vehicle is driven, no visable defects found, possible shock absorber,

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

e m l on indcating a fault

Fail 15 Jan 2021 150,904 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Upper sun visor missing

Offside Front clunking noise when vehicle is driven, no visable defects found, possible shock absorber,

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

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

e m l on indcating a fault

Pass 16 Jan 2020 143,020 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2020 143,020 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 134,037 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 130,421 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 130,421 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 120,635 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)

Oil leak ()

Under trays fitted

Fail 26 Apr 2017 120,635 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak ()

Under trays fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2016 110,638 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 101,268 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on outside edges

rear brake pads look low

Pass 14 Apr 2014 88,359 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 88,359 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 77,768 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 77,768 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 68,933 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 59,366 miles

o/s/r tyre outer wall damaged

part of n/s/r side lamp notworking

Fail 23 Apr 2011 59,326 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre outer wall damaged

part of n/s/r side lamp notworking

Pass 28 Apr 2010 48,662 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 48,563 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 36,892 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 33,216 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 33,216 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 32,368 miles

engine top cover fitted.

full engine tray fitted.

Pass 14 Feb 2007 24,849 miles

engine top cover fitted.

full engine tray fitted.

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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LT04 NLJ is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 LT04 NLJ, 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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LT04 NLJ is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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