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FP54 YEF

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

176,622 mi
Last recorded176,622 miles
Recorded on3 May 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP54 YEF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 May 2022 176,622 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 171,054 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under tray fitted

Fail 26 Apr 2021 171,050 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake master cylinder below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under tray fitted

Pass 1 May 2020 167,154 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

boost pipe split

Fail 29 Apr 2020 167,154 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

boost pipe split

Pass 29 Nov 2018 156,734 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 156,734 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 152,483 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 152,483 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 142,260 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Under trays fitted

Fail 10 Nov 2016 142,259 miles

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

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Under trays fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2015 131,334 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 131,295 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 117,867 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 101,037 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s handbrake reading low

Pass 20 Jun 2013 101,037 miles

n/s handbrake reading low

Pass 8 Jun 2012 85,374 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 85,239 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 66,273 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 48,526 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2009 36,299 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 31,564 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 27,422 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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FP54 YEF is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 FP54 YEF, 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 FP54 YEF registered?

FP54 YEF is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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