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AY54 ZZL

2004 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

259,445 mi
Last recorded259,445 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY54 ZZL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2022 259,445 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

nearside rear outside door handle sticking.

tell tail lights on dash flickering. nearside front side light flickering.

Pass 23 Sep 2021 248,302 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake ratchet slightly worn.

offside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge.

Fail 22 Sep 2021 248,302 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both(front arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (right arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres slightly worn on outer edge.

Pass 30 Sep 2020 233,759 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

dash warning lights does not illuminate.

nearside front outside door handle slightly sticking.

Pass 2 Sep 2019 217,777 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

all four tyres slightly worn on edges.

Pass 31 Aug 2018 200,778 miles

both cv boots have pin hole

Pass 1 Sep 2017 183,899 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 177,807 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 174,472 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 170,130 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 157,863 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 140,028 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 121,153 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

offside & nearside rear tyre treads wearing on inner areas

Fail 30 Jun 2011 121,153 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

offside & nearside rear tyre treads wearing on inner areas

Pass 1 Jul 2010 98,755 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 98,749 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2009 87,896 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 29 Apr 2009 87,883 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 77,320 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 77,279 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 63,797 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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AY54 ZZL is a 2004 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 AY54 ZZL, 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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AY54 ZZL is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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The MOT history for AY54 ZZL shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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