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LV54 DYM

2004 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,854 mi
Last recorded178,854 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV54 DYM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 178,854 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2026 178,854 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 19 Apr 2025 173,398 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 166,791 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Undertrays fitted obstructing view of components

Pass 13 Apr 2023 159,718 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2023 159,718 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 152,505 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 145,390 miles

Both head lights beam patterns fading

Both rear tyres badly worn inner edge

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2020 137,828 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Apr 2020 137,828 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 125,259 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2019 125,259 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 113,631 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 102,576 miles

Front Both tyres wearing on edges.

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

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

Rear Both tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 1 Apr 2016 91,146 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2016 91,140 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 88,544 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 88,544 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 76,484 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 70,674 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

unable to spin rear wheels to check for tyre distortion

Fail 9 May 2013 70,673 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

unable to spin rear wheels to check for tyre distortion

Pass 13 Nov 2012 68,476 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 58,822 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 58,819 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 48,555 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 38,689 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 38,681 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 26,962 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 19,480 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 19,480 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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LV54 DYM is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LV54 DYM, 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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LV54 DYM is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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