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SN54 LVK

2004 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

185,571 mi
Last recorded185,571 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN54 LVK
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2023 185,571 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake has slight travel

Parking brake requirements just met.

Pass 24 Nov 2021 181,762 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Hand brake high

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 176,939 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 172,164 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 165,724 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 157,127 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 148,887 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 137,437 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 125,719 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 113,331 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 113,331 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 111,004 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Nov 2012 110,999 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2011 89,711 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 89,709 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2009 70,777 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 70,777 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 51,832 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 LVK is a 2004 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LVK, 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 LVK is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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