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AJ04 YWK

2004 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

115,493 mi
Last recorded115,493 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 YWK
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 115,493 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 110,874 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 108,949 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 105,470 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 103,370 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 99,458 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 99,458 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 95,503 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 91,299 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2017 87,541 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2016 82,852 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 80,228 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 77,091 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 73,827 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 70,865 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 70,865 miles

Offside Front 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 Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 11 May 2011 61,657 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 56,713 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 54,140 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 52,272 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 36,036 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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AJ04 YWK is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 AJ04 YWK, 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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What year was AJ04 YWK registered?

AJ04 YWK is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 4 June 2004.

Is AJ04 YWK safe to buy?

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