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LX53 NNY

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,501 mi
Last recorded131,501 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 NNY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 131,501 miles

advise tyersosf low tread cv boots perished rear bushes poor

Pass 17 Mar 2025 126,296 miles

advise cv boots perished reare tyers on limet

Fail 17 Mar 2025 126,296 miles

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

advise cv boots perished reare tyers on limet

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 125,539 miles

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 116,271 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 116,271 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2022 110,620 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2021 100,196 miles

advise light crossion brake pipes front disks liped slight play in front bushes brake reaction bushes under sealed pipes

Pass 9 Dec 2020 96,201 miles

advise tyers low tread rear

Pass 6 May 2020 93,201 miles

advise ball joints tyers low

Pass 6 Jun 2019 80,853 miles

Nearside Front tyer

Pass 4 Jun 2018 67,855 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 67,855 miles

Front Anti-roll bar likely to become detached both (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all 4 on limet (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 53,822 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 52,694 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 52,694 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 49,178 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2015 49,178 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner bush / pin (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 45,661 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 42,683 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 35,779 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2011 32,389 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 27,511 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2010 27,511 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 24,503 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 3 Dec 2008 21,295 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 21,295 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 5 Feb 2007 14,051 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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LX53 NNY is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LX53 NNY, 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 LX53 NNY registered?

LX53 NNY is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 1 February 2004.

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