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LW04 XTD

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

156,087 mi
Last recorded156,087 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW04 XTD
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 156,087 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2026 156,079 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 150,379 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 141,519 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Apr 2024 141,517 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))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 May 2022 139,608 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 138,662 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 134,840 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 133,715 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 132,748 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 131,434 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 126,359 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 117,963 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 109,945 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 101,365 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 92,914 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 78,787 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 65,519 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 52,321 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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LW04 XTD is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 LW04 XTD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LW04 XTD registered?

LW04 XTD is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 4 June 2004.

Is LW04 XTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW04 XTD shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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