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LT53 GKD

2004 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

243,263 mi
Last recorded243,263 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 GKD
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 243,263 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 241,714 miles

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed handle loose (6.2.3 (c) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted, rear vehicle structuer corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2023 241,714 miles

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed handle loose (6.2.3 (c) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted, rear vehicle structuer corroded

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 234,052 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge and side wall cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge and side wall cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 226,244 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 215,245 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 203,658 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 203,658 miles

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

Offside Front Electronic stability control switch excessively damaged (7.12 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 187,383 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 170,603 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 163,835 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 163,835 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 1 Aug 2014 156,344 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 156,344 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 144,875 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 132,066 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 117,534 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 104,331 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 104,331 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 88,942 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 75,014 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 75,014 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Front inner brake pads worn low .

Pass 10 Aug 2007 56,615 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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LT53 GKD is a 2004 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LT53 GKD, 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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LT53 GKD is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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