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GU54 YHZ

2004 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

113,231 mi
Last recorded113,231 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU54 YHZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2024 113,231 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 110,637 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 105,256 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 98,537 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 87,539 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 87,539 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2019 82,211 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2019 82,211 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 77,630 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 77,630 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 71,909 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 71,872 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2016 67,453 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

Fail 23 Aug 2016 67,217 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

offside rear tyre worn smooth on inner shoulder and has a nail

oil leak

runflat warning light on

Pass 25 Aug 2015 61,048 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Sep 2014 54,475 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osr tyre tread low inner edge

Pass 5 Sep 2014 54,475 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osr tyre tread low inner edge

Pass 31 Jul 2013 50,772 miles

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

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

both front brake discs worn

handbrake low on performance

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 25 May 2012 47,542 miles

air bag light on

traction control light on

Fail 25 May 2012 47,542 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air bag light on

traction control light on

Pass 23 Jun 2011 45,195 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 45,171 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 35,550 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 28,458 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 28,458 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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GU54 YHZ is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 GU54 YHZ, 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 GU54 YHZ registered?

GU54 YHZ is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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