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LC04 YNS

2004 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

161,284 mi
Last recorded161,284 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC04 YNS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2023 161,284 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 161,263 miles

Central Lower Plastic under - Trays fitted to vehicle

Central Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 149,743 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted

Fail 19 Jul 2021 149,709 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 143,224 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 143,224 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 139,244 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 130,055 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material behind wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective splitting on end (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material behind wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 130,055 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material behind wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective splitting on end (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material behind wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 124,313 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 118,981 miles

front brake discs heavily corroded on inner face

n/s door mirror insecure

o/s/r sidelight not working (1 of 2)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 111,500 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 111,500 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour flashing white light (1.4.A.2f)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 93,734 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 93,727 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 89,329 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 89,329 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f + o/s/f tyres outer treads scrubbed

Pass 26 Apr 2013 84,370 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 84,369 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 1 May 2012 77,300 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 77,300 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 65,777 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 65,777 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2010 61,183 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2010 61,027 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 55,669 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 May 2008 51,536 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 40,787 miles

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

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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LC04 YNS is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LC04 YNS, 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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LC04 YNS is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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