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LV54 MVJ

2004 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

230,610 mi
Last recorded230,610 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2023 230,610 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 230,610 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 210,250 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 195,988 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 187,632 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 187,628 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2nd ply exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2nd ply exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 177,753 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 168,889 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 21 Jun 2017 154,619 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 154,619 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 142,254 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 130,031 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 126,135 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 116,220 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2012 111,639 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 97,940 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 81,989 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 64,150 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 45,184 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 27,878 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 MVJ is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 MVJ, 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 MVJ is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 4 November 2004.

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