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LT54 VLP

2004 BMW X5

Beige Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

137,213 mi
Last recorded137,213 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT54 VLP
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 137,213 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2023 129,964 miles

plastic undertrays fitted

Fail 26 Sep 2023 129,964 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2022 124,099 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 120,231 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 109,465 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2020 109,457 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 104,556 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

slight engine oil leak

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 9 Apr 2019 104,556 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

slight engine oil leak

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 18 Apr 2018 99,055 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 99,055 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement All 4 (2.4.G.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 have slight corrosion (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 95,986 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 May 2016 94,111 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 77,355 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2014 67,816 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 61,160 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 61,159 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 58,806 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2012 58,805 miles

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

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

engine oil level low

nearside tail light not working (1 of 2 in lamp)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 56,740 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 55,019 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 16 Jun 2010 55,019 miles

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

Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 53,261 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 50,757 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 47,400 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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LT54 VLP is a 2004 BMW X5 in Beige with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 LT54 VLP, 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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LT54 VLP is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 13 December 2004.

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