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LV04 BHW

2004 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

136,777 mi
Last recorded136,777 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV04 BHW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 136,777 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 134,785 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2024 134,785 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 131,438 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 125,481 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 116,306 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 108,229 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 108,228 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2017 100,690 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 95,967 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 95,908 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2015 90,375 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2014 87,883 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2013 84,754 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2012 79,775 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 17 May 2011 75,713 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 71,468 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 65,893 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 65,893 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2008 23,784 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 48,086 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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LV04 BHW is a 2004 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LV04 BHW, 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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What year was LV04 BHW registered?

LV04 BHW is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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