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HY04 FWG

2004 BMW X5

Beige Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

178,744 mi
Last recorded178,744 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY04 FWG
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 178,744 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2025 177,012 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 171,409 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 156,785 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 152,239 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on both edges

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake hose metal pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear angle of rear wheel not normal

Nearside Rear slight play in suspension

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Jul 2022 152,238 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on both edges

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake hose metal pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear angle of rear wheel not normal

Nearside Rear slight play in suspension

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Jul 2021 145,870 miles

Handbrake has only just met requirements may need adjustment or repair

Pass 17 Jul 2020 139,094 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 134,571 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 125,435 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 115,955 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 102,118 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 91,171 miles

handbrake effort poor

plastic sill trims/engine covers fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2015 91,171 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working sidelight inop (1.2.1b)

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

handbrake effort poor

plastic sill trims/engine covers fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2014 75,598 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 69,414 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 4 Oct 2011 61,744 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 55,592 miles

advise brake pedal creeps

Fail 29 Sep 2010 55,592 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

advise brake pedal creeps

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 FWG is a 2004 BMW X5 in Beige with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 HY04 FWG, 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 HY04 FWG registered?

HY04 FWG is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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