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LV54 KFC

2004 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

126,408 mi
Last recorded126,408 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV54 KFC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 126,408 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 117,717 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 117,196 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively power steering pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 109,879 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2021 109,879 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking feed pipe clip (2.1.5 (a))

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

Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 102,628 miles

BOTH FRONT ARM REAR BUSHES PERISHED

FRONT BRAKE DISCS PITTED AND WORN

HEAD LAMPS IN POOR CONDITION

Fail 17 Nov 2020 102,628 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR OVER REAR AXLE (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn BOTH REAR UPPER FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed BOTH REAR 285/45/19 111WXL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT ARM REAR BUSHES PERISHED

FRONT BRAKE DISCS PITTED AND WORN

HEAD LAMPS IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 25 Oct 2019 94,427 miles

both front lower arm front bushes perished

front discs pitted and worn

oil leak

rear brake pipes rusty

slight play in off side rear upper suspension arm

Pass 25 Oct 2018 87,275 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner

front discs pitted and worn

Pass 27 Oct 2017 81,243 miles

4x4 transmission warning light on

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front thrust arm bush split

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded across upper suspension arm (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front thrust arm bush split

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded upper rear across suspension arm (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

hand brake effort low just passed

Pass 31 Oct 2016 76,469 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage slight seap (2.3.3b)

hand brake effort low

Fail 21 Oct 2016 76,362 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage slight seap (2.3.3b)

hand brake effort low

Pass 14 Oct 2015 69,718 miles

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

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Oct 2015 69,718 miles

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

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

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

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 62,439 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Oct 2014 62,439 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 56,310 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 55,075 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 50,499 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2011 50,499 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 48,002 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 43,677 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 38,228 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 34,467 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 26,989 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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LV54 KFC is a 2004 BMW X5 in Silver with a 4,398cc 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 LV54 KFC, 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 KFC is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 5 November 2004.

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