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LX54 OBU

2004 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

158,295 mi
Last recorded158,295 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX54 OBU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 158,295 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 152,560 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 144,940 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 30 Jun 2022 138,144 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 133,772 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

unable to see rear brake pipes

Fail 25 Jun 2021 133,772 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

unable to see rear brake pipes

Pass 24 Jun 2020 127,587 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2020 127,587 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 119,077 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 109,213 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged starting too split (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 Jun 2018 109,073 miles

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 Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (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))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged starting too split (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Jun 2017 97,866 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 97,828 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 87,479 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 81,767 miles

n/s/r tyre inner side wall perishing

Pass 23 Jun 2014 77,314 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 72,130 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 67,859 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 67,849 miles

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

front pads low ,,nearside front and both rear tyres close to limit

Pass 15 Jun 2011 61,982 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 57,127 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 51,133 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 45,691 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 38,675 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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LX54 OBU is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 LX54 OBU, 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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What year was LX54 OBU registered?

LX54 OBU is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 25 September 2004.

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