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GX54 YBB

2004 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

88,146 mi
Last recorded88,146 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX54 YBB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 88,146 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2025 88,141 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative linkage detached (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened rear most arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front most arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear most arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front most arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 84,372 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2024 84,370 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 79,110 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 79,108 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2022 73,687 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 73,685 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 68,721 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 64,057 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 64,057 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 57,787 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 57,787 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2018 45,291 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 35,996 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 27,571 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 25,990 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 24,344 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 22,098 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 19,649 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 19,649 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Nov 2011 17,055 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 14,043 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 10,657 miles

centre brake light not working,benefit of doubt given to presenter as to it being connected or not

Pass 30 Oct 2008 7,355 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 4,965 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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GX54 YBB is a 2004 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 GX54 YBB, 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 GX54 YBB registered?

GX54 YBB is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 27 October 2004.

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