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HY53 EAA

2004 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

55,718 mi
Last recorded55,718 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 EAA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 55,718 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 55,246 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 55,244 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 45,680 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 45,053 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 43,064 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 43,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 41,246 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 39,306 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 37,938 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 37,124 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 36,395 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 35,008 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 33,289 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 30,811 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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HY53 EAA is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 HY53 EAA, 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 HY53 EAA registered?

HY53 EAA is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is HY53 EAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY53 EAA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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