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LT04 NWC

2004 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,447 mi
Last recorded140,447 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT04 NWC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 140,447 miles

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

both front haed lamps slightly faded

slight engine oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2025 135,341 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 131,834 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 131,834 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 126,950 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 122,500 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 118,721 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 114,274 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BOTH SIDES (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH SIDES (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2020 114,274 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BOTH SIDES (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH SIDES (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 109,613 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 104,794 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 98,960 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Jan 2016 92,911 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 86,338 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 79,092 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 79,092 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 72,174 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2013 72,174 miles

Offside Front 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 Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 64,895 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 62,303 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

condition of both rear tyres

Pass 27 Feb 2010 58,363 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 53,132 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2009 53,132 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 40,543 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 29,018 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

engine covers 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 NWC is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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