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ExpiredMileage
144,646 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))
Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator BRAKE WEAR LIGHT ON (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NO PROJECTION (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged SEIZED (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NO PROJECTION (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements 61% IMBALANCE (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front DRIVER FRONT DOOR CARD MISSING
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive TRANSMISSION (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Both (6.2.3 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH SIDES (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play REAR BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged OUTER COVER (3.3 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
offside door mirror casing insecure.
rear parking brake efficiency just met the requirement.
Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating nearside & offside (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
offside door mirror casing insecure.
rear parking brake efficiency just met the requirement.
Offside 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 Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
offside front tyre wearing on inner shoulder.
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
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)
Offside Outer 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)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside & Offside front tyres wearing on inner shoulders.
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Obligatory mirror slightly damaged.
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YE54 LXK is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 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 YE54 LXK, 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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YE54 LXK is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 23 December 2004.
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