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LX54 VRV

2004 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

106,396 mi
Last recorded106,396 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX54 VRV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 106,396 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2025 106,396 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 100,547 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 95,866 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/s/f and n/s/f (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 91,095 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/r and n/s/r (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 85,853 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 80,761 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 73,565 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 66,103 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 53,465 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 46,109 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 44,231 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 42,899 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

rear doors do not open from inside poossible due to child locks applied

Fail 2 Nov 2013 42,897 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

rear doors do not open from inside poossible due to child locks applied

Pass 3 Nov 2012 41,669 miles

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

Front and rear brake discs lipped.

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 40,624 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 40,624 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 39,144 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 39,144 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 31,063 miles

N/s/rear tyre worn bald on inner edge.

O/s/front tyre 2mm.

Pass 5 Nov 2007 24,420 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 VRV is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VRV, 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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LX54 VRV is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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