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HY04 CYL

2004 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

273,160 mi
Last recorded273,160 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY04 CYL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 273,160 miles

BRAKE WARNING LAMP ON

Fail 15 Dec 2023 273,182 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 265,800 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 254,429 miles

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))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 252,848 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2020 252,848 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 237,727 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (5.2.3 (h) (i))

headlamps starting to glaze

Fail 24 Apr 2019 237,727 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 217,051 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 217,030 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 196,884 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 177,660 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 177,659 miles

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)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 162,916 miles

front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 18 Mar 2014 145,761 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 131,472 miles

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.

Fail 14 Mar 2013 131,198 miles

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.

Pass 14 Mar 2012 118,456 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 105,572 miles

Both front outer cv boots perished

Chip in windscreen

Sill covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Fail 10 Mar 2011 105,299 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 90,356 miles

see checklist 98925

Pass 6 Mar 2009 74,909 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 58,701 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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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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