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B2 YBS

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

170,467 mi
Last recorded170,467 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 YBS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 170,467 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 164,200 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 157,673 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 151,384 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2022 146,161 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2022 146,161 miles

Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 139,768 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 134,100 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 128,143 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 121,507 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 112,716 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 102,421 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 92,763 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jan 2016 92,763 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2015 88,561 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 84,367 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 17 Nov 2014 84,367 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 80,536 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 77,090 miles

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

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

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

all four tyres low on inner edges

o/s/r tyre very low on inner edge

Pass 2 Nov 2011 73,285 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all four tyres getting low on inner edges

Pass 23 Nov 2010 68,604 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 62,749 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 56,025 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 56,025 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 54,985 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 44,359 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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B2 YBS is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 B2 YBS, 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 B2 YBS registered?

B2 YBS is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 14 September 2004.

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