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LW04 YZM

2004 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

143,389 mi
Last recorded143,389 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW04 YZM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 143,389 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2025 139,426 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 135,096 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 131,181 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 122,146 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 121,468 miles

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

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

Wipers smeary

Pass 29 Apr 2017 108,812 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 98,504 miles

both rear tyre inner side walls worn

Fail 26 Apr 2016 98,504 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both rear tyre inner side walls worn

Pass 26 Nov 2015 98,395 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2014 90,145 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2013 83,733 miles

ADVICE both side rear tyre has slight cracks on tread or slightly perished

ADVICE both side rear tyre wearing inner edge

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2012 75,993 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 64,815 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 64,099 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 64,099 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 57,117 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 57,117 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 49,397 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 41,122 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 31,268 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 31,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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LW04 YZM is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 4,398cc 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 LW04 YZM, 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 LW04 YZM registered?

LW04 YZM is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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The MOT history for LW04 YZM shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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