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H14 PYU

2004 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

189,645 mi
Last recorded189,645 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH14 PYU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 189,645 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 180,436 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 173,897 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 166,974 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 164,889 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 159,357 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

offside door mirror casing slightly damaged

rear brake and suspension components corroded

rear subframe slightly corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2019 155,290 miles

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

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

Rear Tyres low on tread on inner edge

both side mirrors starting to deteriorate

Fail 14 Feb 2019 155,290 miles

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

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Rear Tyres low on tread on inner edge

both side mirrors starting to deteriorate

Pass 29 Jan 2018 147,769 miles

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

N/s/f lower ball joint has slight play

Rear subframe bushes are soft

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 16 Feb 2017 141,450 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2017 141,450 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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 Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer 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 Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 133,045 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 125,248 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front outer cv boots perished

both rear tyres low of tread, wearing badly on inner edges and badly perished

dash lights dim

o/s number plate light dim

rear brake hose/pipes rusty

rear sub frame bushes soft

slight play in n/s/f lower ball joint

Fail 26 Jan 2015 125,248 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front outer cv boots perished

both rear tyres low of tread, wearing badly on inner edges and badly perished

dash lights dim

o/s number plate light dim

o/s/r brake pads getting low

rear brake hose/pipes rusty

rear sub frame bushes soft

slight play in n/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 30 Jan 2014 120,585 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 120,585 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Feb 2013 114,821 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 114,821 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 107,940 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 107,940 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 98,620 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 89,168 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 80,922 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 73,059 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 53,068 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 52,554 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

a.small chip in screen under limit

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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H14 PYU is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,926cc 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 H14 PYU, 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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H14 PYU is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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