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AY04 SYT

2004 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

141,600 mi
Last recorded141,600 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 SYT
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2022 141,600 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 135,609 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 130,401 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2019 125,458 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 125,458 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 125,158 miles

front brake pipes corroded

x2 wing mirror glasses deteriorated

x4 tyres wearing low

Fail 26 Jun 2018 125,158 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

front brake pipes corroded

x2 wing mirror glasses deteriorated

x4 tyres wearing low

Pass 14 Feb 2017 121,805 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 114,085 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 114,085 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 104,827 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 158,713 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 104,823 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 97,964 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 91,470 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 86,439 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2012 86,439 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)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 82,820 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 78,147 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 78,147 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2009 70,845 miles

Centre Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 70,845 miles

Centre Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 53,930 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 38,989 miles

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

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

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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AY04 SYT is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 AY04 SYT, 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 AY04 SYT registered?

AY04 SYT is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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