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HF54 LYY

2004 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

162,413 mi
Last recorded162,413 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF54 LYY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 162,413 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2025 162,413 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 159,057 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 155,404 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 151,263 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 147,276 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 144,134 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 140,820 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 135,849 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 130,121 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 124,395 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2016 124,395 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 Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 117,332 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 117,329 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 108,197 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 99,622 miles

creek from o/s rear suspension

Fail 8 Apr 2013 99,340 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

creek from o/s rear suspension

Pass 13 Apr 2012 87,930 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 74,267 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres low

front inner pads getting low

Fail 6 Apr 2011 74,267 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres low

front inner pads getting low

Pass 14 Apr 2010 63,365 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre getting low and wearing on edges

Fail 12 Apr 2010 63,365 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre getting low and wearing on edges

Pass 7 Apr 2009 50,715 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 38,949 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to split

o/s/f tyre has a small chunk out of outer side wall

Pass 10 Apr 2007 29,056 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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HF54 LYY is a 2004 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 HF54 LYY, 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 HF54 LYY registered?

HF54 LYY is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 24 December 2004.

Is HF54 LYY safe to buy?

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