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LV04 GVG

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

197,149 mi
Last recorded197,149 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV04 GVG
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 197,149 miles

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

h/brake effort on limit

Pass 23 Nov 2015 186,442 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear and offside rear cross-over pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm (4.1.E.1)

offside front worn on outer edge

Pass 29 Oct 2014 175,672 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 175,487 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 162,553 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2013 162,519 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 151,406 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 134,938 miles

emisions too week to read on tester.

Pass 1 Nov 2010 122,848 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 108,973 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 98,463 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2008 98,463 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 69,989 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 GVG is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LV04 GVG, 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 GVG registered?

LV04 GVG is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 4 March 2004.

Is LV04 GVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV04 GVG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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