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LS54 YTF

2004 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

111,791 mi
Last recorded111,791 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS54 YTF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 111,791 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm also worn smooth on edges almost to cords, recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged offside and nearside lens deteriorated/dull, advise replace (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive advise further inspection/repair (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise further inspection/replace (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 107,076 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Os/ns wing mirror glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Recommend further inspection/repair (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 99,060 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 91,399 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 87,611 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside 2.00mm recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 83,664 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

fuel cap sealing ring split (ADVISE REPLACE)

Pass 12 Dec 2018 77,811 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 72,068 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 66,699 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of car

Pass 4 Dec 2015 61,417 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 55,997 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 48,958 miles

o/s/f inner track rod ball joint has slight play

Fail 15 Nov 2013 48,958 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/f inner track rod ball joint has slight play

Pass 16 Nov 2012 42,080 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 36,845 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nsf ball joint slight play

Fail 25 Nov 2011 36,777 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nsf ball joint slight play

Pass 12 Oct 2010 30,744 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 26,407 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 8 Oct 2009 26,407 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 22,979 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 22,979 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre outerwall cut but not deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 14 Nov 2007 18,581 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

full engine top cover fitted.

full engine tray fitted.

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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LS54 YTF is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LS54 YTF, 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 LS54 YTF registered?

LS54 YTF is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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