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LG04 YDY

2004 BMW X5

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

98,548 mi
Last recorded98,548 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG04 YDY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 98,548 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 96,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 95,461 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 94,040 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 94,040 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 92,161 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pre brake flexi - CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward bush cracking/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 92,161 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pre brake flexi - CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward bush cracking/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 90,510 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2020 90,510 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 88,871 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides also worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 86,014 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 79,703 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 69,715 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 69,715 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 May 2015 64,988 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2014 60,091 miles

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 43,757 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 35,849 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 25,994 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 18,463 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 18,463 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 12,866 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 8,649 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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LG04 YDY is a 2004 BMW X5 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 LG04 YDY, 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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LG04 YDY is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 4 August 2004.

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