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LX54 VAH

2004 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

125,775 mi
Last recorded125,775 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX54 VAH
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2024 125,775 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 120,390 miles

Manufacturer’s engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Fail 15 Apr 2021 120,390 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 Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Manufacturer’s engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 13 Sep 2019 115,124 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread wearing badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread wearing badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 111,783 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 107,651 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 107,078 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall deteriorated.

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

Offside Front tyre sidewall deteriorated.

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 102,935 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 98,856 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 95,142 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2012 89,507 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2011 85,356 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 76,134 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre.

Pass 12 Dec 2008 61,071 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 12 Dec 2008 61,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 47,580 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 47,561 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 VAH is a 2004 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 VAH, 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 VAH registered?

LX54 VAH is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 20 September 2004.

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