MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
273,160 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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BRAKE WARNING LAMP ON
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn MARKED YELLOW (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
BRAKE WARNING LAMP ON
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
nearside door mirror insecure
offside obligatory door mirror faded
one nearside rear sidelight not working (dual)
tyre pressure warning light on
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
nearside door mirror insecure
offside obligatory door mirror faded
one nearside rear sidelight not working (dual)
tyre pressure warning light on
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (5.2.3 (h) (i))
headlamps starting to glaze
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (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))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (5.2.3 (h) (i))
headlamps starting to glaze
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear outer (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear outer (2.4.G.2)
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
front tyres worn on outer edges
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear transverse brake pipe looks very rusty but unable to fully assess.
Signs of grease around CV boots.
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear transverse brake pipe looks very rusty but unable to fully assess.
Signs of grease around CV boots.
Grease seeping from around both CV boots
Off side hand brake 'lazy'
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear transverse brake pipe getting rusty
Both front outer cv boots perished
Chip in windscreen
Sill covers fitted
Under trays fitted
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Both front outer cv boots perished
Chip in windscreen
N/S rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge, no cords at time of test (recomend replacement)
Sill covers fitted
Under trays fitted
see checklist 98925
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HY04 CYL is a 2004 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 HY04 CYL, 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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HY04 CYL is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 23 July 2004.
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