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SN54 LVB

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

153,131 mi
Last recorded153,131 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN54 LVB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 153,131 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip insecure (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 152,169 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2018 146,014 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 145,973 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer edge (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2017 136,407 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 136,407 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2016 128,795 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2016 128,792 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 May 2015 118,462 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 107,369 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 97,268 miles

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

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

near side front tyre cut outter side wall

Pass 8 May 2012 87,837 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 May 2011 77,108 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 May 2010 67,120 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 67,118 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Feb 2009 54,464 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 43,995 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 27 Feb 2007 32,480 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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SN54 LVB is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 SN54 LVB, 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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SN54 LVB is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 25 October 2004.

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