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HY54 HBO

2004 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

158,987 mi
Last recorded158,987 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY54 HBO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2019 158,987 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 154,764 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 147,375 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 140,758 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 132,665 miles

Nearside front and offside front brake hoses corroded to limit. Recommend replace

Rear brake hoses (pipe-sections) corroded to limit. Recommend replace!

Pass 29 Aug 2014 124,525 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 124,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 114,281 miles

Both repeater lamps may have intermittant poor connection?

Nearside front brake pipe corroding.

Nearside rear tyres inner edges wearing esp. offside

Rear brake caliper hoses (pipe sections) corroding. Unable to view fully

Unable to view all brake pipes and other components due to panells & covers

Fail 16 Aug 2013 114,175 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Both repeater lamps may have intermittant poor connection?

Nearside front brake pipe corroding.

Nearside rear tyres inner edges wearing esp. offside

Rear brake caliper hoses (pipe sections) corroding. Unable to view fully

Unable to view all brake pipes and other components due to panells & covers

Pass 23 Aug 2012 103,370 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s wiper blade deteriorated

slight play both front castor arm bushes

Fail 17 Aug 2012 103,107 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 30 Aug 2011 91,618 miles

High pressure? power steering hose sweating

Other brake pipes corroding

Slight perrishing- front cv gaiters

Unable to fully view all testable areas due to panelling etc

Fail 25 Aug 2011 91,453 miles

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

High pressure? power steering hose sweating

Other brake pipes corroding

Rear brake hoses (pipes sections) corroding heavily. Limited view. Recommend replace- nearside and offside.

Slight perrishing- front cv gaiters

Unable to fully view all testable areas due to panelling etc

Pass 19 Aug 2010 79,555 miles

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

both rear tyres worn inner edges

hand brake performance low

Pass 14 Aug 2009 67,886 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 55,797 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 55,797 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 44,169 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both rear tyres worn low on inner edges+ 3mm

Pass 6 Aug 2007 44,169 miles

both rear tyres worn low on inner edges+ 3mm

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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HY54 HBO is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HY54 HBO, 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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HY54 HBO is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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