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LW53 FZG

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

179,340 mi
Last recorded179,340 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW53 FZG
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 179,340 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2024 179,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 173,843 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2023 173,841 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 166,634 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 160,635 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 155,655 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 155,650 miles

Brake performance not tested due to brake fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above rear sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system above rear sub frame (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 147,130 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 147,130 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 136,124 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 136,124 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 124,815 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 117,827 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 112,195 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 112,195 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 101,589 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 92,072 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 92,072 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 81,743 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2011 81,743 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (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.B.7)

Pass 10 May 2010 70,168 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 70,163 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)

nsr tyre side wall damage

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 19 May 2009 57,439 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 57,334 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 41,371 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 30,492 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE TREADS WORN LOW IN THE CENTRE SECTIONS AND THE N/S HAS A DEEP CUT IN THE OUTER SIDEWALL

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

PARKING BRAKE EFFORT LOW ON 16% LIMIT

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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LW53 FZG is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 LW53 FZG, 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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LW53 FZG is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 22 January 2004.

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