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MH54 LZM

2004 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

150,418 mi
Last recorded150,418 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH54 LZM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2022 150,418 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both incorrect images effected by lens (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

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

Offside Front outer door handle sticking in operation

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 149,525 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 144,202 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Sep 2020 144,202 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2019 138,766 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 129,155 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 118,341 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main length, both at rear over rear suspension cradle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Sep 2017 118,341 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main length, both at rear over rear suspension cradle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 110,023 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 109,974 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

passenger door does not latch securely closed tailgate (6.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge of tread

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Feb 2016 109,557 miles

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

Offside Front Play in inner steering

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

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Dec 2014 93,473 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 84,971 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2012 75,601 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Dec 2012 75,601 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2011 66,721 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 66,652 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 58,057 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 49,071 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 38,873 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 38,873 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2007 30,121 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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MH54 LZM is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 MH54 LZM, 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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MH54 LZM is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 15 December 2004.

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