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LR04 YDT

2004 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

166,490 mi
Last recorded166,490 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR04 YDT
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 166,490 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2025 150,630 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear petrol cap sealing ring perishing but not leaking fuel

Fail 14 Aug 2025 150,209 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear petrol cap sealing ring perishing but not leaking fuel

Pass 6 Aug 2024 138,585 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 131,948 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 124,923 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside headlamp lens deteriorated

Fail 13 Aug 2022 124,923 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside headlamp lens deteriorated

Pass 29 Jul 2021 118,091 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

covers & shields fitted

Fail 22 Jul 2021 117,915 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

covers & shields fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2020 114,232 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 111,146 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Oct 2018 102,704 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine oil level on minimum

front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 3 Oct 2018 102,703 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine oil level on minimum

front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 14 Oct 2017 94,460 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 87,097 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 80,159 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 73,841 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 66,897 miles

movment in o/s and n/s front tie bars and antiroll bar links

Pass 18 Aug 2012 59,237 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 52,585 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 46,099 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2010 46,012 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 38,900 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 31,603 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 25,970 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 25,969 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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LR04 YDT is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LR04 YDT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LR04 YDT registered?

LR04 YDT is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 22 April 2004.

Is LR04 YDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR04 YDT shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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