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SN54 LYO

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

148,825 mi
Last recorded148,825 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2022 148,825 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 148,700 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at rear subframe mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at rear subframe mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Seat belt missing no access to mid and rear os (7.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 140,393 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 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 136,493 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 134,409 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced angle eye side lights are dull (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake baking plate corroded and holed

Fail 22 Jun 2018 134,407 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear ball joint/arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced angle eye side lights are dull (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake baking plate corroded and holed

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 129,522 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% angle eye side light on but faint (1.1.A.3c)

Fail 26 May 2017 129,522 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust front pipe flexi or turbo area leaking exhaust gasses very badly (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working angle eye side light inop (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 285/45/19 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% angle eye side light on but faint (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 119,679 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 Dec 2015 119,679 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking no brake test carried out (3.6.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 112,693 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Dec 2014 112,680 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated 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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2013 102,232 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 102,232 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 94,664 miles

corrosion on both front brake pipes

tyre pressure warning light illuminated

Fail 5 Dec 2012 94,664 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

bad connection in o/s/r upper sidelight

corrosion on both front brake pipes

tyre pressure warning light illuminated

Pass 27 Sep 2011 87,930 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 87,611 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

loud creaking noise from both sides of rear suspension but no wear or excessive play found on any components

Pass 5 Oct 2010 78,042 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 68,817 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 57,887 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 47,854 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 LYO is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SN54 LYO, 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 LYO is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 4 September 2004.

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