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MM03 LOR

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,325 mi
Last recorded156,325 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM03 LOR
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 156,325 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 149,884 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 25 May 2023 144,142 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 May 2022 138,992 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2021 132,830 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 May 2021 132,829 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2019 123,599 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 119,049 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 112,473 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 104,684 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN AND TREADS CRACKED

Fail 6 May 2016 104,684 miles

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN AND TREADS CRACKED

Pass 26 Jun 2015 97,602 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2014 86,683 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 86,683 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Fail 15 Mar 2013 78,854 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r tyre inner edge worn

o/s/r tyre inner edge worn

Pass 15 Mar 2013 78,854 miles

n/s/r tyre inner edge worn

o/s/r tyre inner edge worn

Pass 27 Mar 2012 75,854 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 73,558 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 70,081 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 66,860 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 66,860 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 45,874 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 45,874 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 39,667 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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MM03 LOR is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MM03 LOR, 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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MM03 LOR is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 27 July 2004.

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