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CU04 YSG

2004 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

171,058 mi
Last recorded171,058 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU04 YSG
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2022 171,058 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 162,457 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 159,873 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 153,961 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 148,656 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 143,622 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2017 143,622 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 134,134 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 126,984 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2014 120,565 miles

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

center sections of both rear tyres worn

Pass 23 Jan 2013 113,831 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 106,349 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 106,339 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 98,879 miles

off side mirror slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Apr 2010 89,963 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 89,934 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/r upper side position lamp dim

o/s/r lower side position lamp not working

Pass 21 Apr 2009 79,896 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 69,093 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 57,772 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 57,772 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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CU04 YSG is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CU04 YSG, 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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CU04 YSG is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 23 March 2004.

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