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LY54 SUV

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

170,376 mi
Last recorded170,376 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY54 SUV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 170,376 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 166,545 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake effort low

Pass 16 Oct 2023 163,527 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 163,527 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 161,114 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 156,473 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake effort only just met requirements and may need adjustment

both front and both rear brake pipes covered in undersill

Fail 13 Oct 2021 156,349 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 149,703 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 149,665 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 370,541 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2019 142,767 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))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 138,885 miles

both headlamps in poor condition

both wipers in poor condition

stonechip in front screen

Pass 24 Aug 2017 134,938 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50x19. Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 285/45x19. Only 2mm left (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 126,751 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 126,748 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 May 2015 109,626 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front outer C.V.boot perished

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

Fail 22 May 2015 109,626 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside front outer C.V.boot perished

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2014 94,385 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 93,550 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2013 78,877 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 78,877 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2011 61,989 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

both front tyres 3 mm

Pass 17 Dec 2010 50,534 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 50,534 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 45,536 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Dec 2009 45,536 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 40,894 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 33,317 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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LY54 SUV is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 LY54 SUV, 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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LY54 SUV is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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