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LX54 NRE

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

147,624 mi
Last recorded147,624 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX54 NRE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 147,624 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 144,958 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 141,071 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 141,071 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 137,350 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 137,350 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 133,824 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2022 133,824 miles

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

Nearside Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 131,116 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 128,013 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 128,013 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2017 124,127 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 120,966 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 115,237 miles

nearside + offside rear tyres worn low on inner tread

Fail 9 Apr 2015 115,088 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 106,399 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 96,785 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front + rear brake discs poor condition

offside front brake pad worn low

Pass 18 Apr 2012 89,286 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 89,271 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front windscreen washers low output

Pass 11 Apr 2011 81,558 miles

wipers starting to smear windscreen

Fail 2 Apr 2011 81,529 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

wipers starting to smear windscreen

Pass 30 Mar 2010 74,239 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 71,054 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 45,781 miles

front brake discs worn and lipped

inspection covers fitted above and below vehicle

n/s/f wiper deteriorating

rear brake discs becoming worn and lipped

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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LX54 NRE is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 LX54 NRE, 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 LX54 NRE registered?

LX54 NRE is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 9 December 2004.

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