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SJ04 LNZ

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

164,987 mi
Last recorded164,987 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ04 LNZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2019 164,987 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 164,987 miles

Offside Front Lower 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 inner (5.2.3 (e))

emissions tested but didn't read

tyre pressure light on

Fail 22 Oct 2019 164,987 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower 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 inner (5.2.3 (e))

emissions tested but didn't read

tyre pressure light on

Pass 20 Oct 2018 156,722 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2018 156,610 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear discs rusty

Pass 29 Sep 2017 147,013 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 137,908 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2016 137,658 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 128,200 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2015 128,200 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 118,301 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 113,093 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2013 109,078 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 109,069 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 97,443 miles

Slight movement in both front complience bushes

Fail 13 Mar 2012 97,443 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Slight movement in both front complience bushes

Pass 19 Apr 2011 88,433 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 88,433 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 75,412 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 75,412 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 61,293 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 61,293 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 56,242 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 45,996 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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SJ04 LNZ 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 62.5%.

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 SJ04 LNZ, 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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SJ04 LNZ is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 7 June 2004.

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