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LY04 YHL

2004 BMW X5

Black Lpg 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

167,727 mi
Last recorded167,727 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY04 YHL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 167,727 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 167,722 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 166,003 miles

2 X REAR B/DISCS WORN-PODOT-MONITOR

275/40/20 X 2 FRONTS

315/35/20 X 2 REARS

O/SILL SIDE STEPS FITTED

OIL LEAK

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UNDER BODY PLASTICS ETC

Pass 9 Jul 2015 155,867 miles

2 X OUTER SILLS PLASTICS

2 X REAR B/DISCS SCAGGY-PODOT

255/50/19 X 2 FRONTS

285/45/19 X 2 REARS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

OIL LEAK/GEAR BOX LEAK

OSR TYRE WORN IE-PODOT

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Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jul 2015 155,867 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside 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 Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

255/50/19 X 2 FRONTS

285/45/19 X 2 REARS

2 X OUTER SILLS PLASTICS

2 X REAR B/DISCS SCAGGY-PODOT

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

OIL LEAK/GEAR BOX LEAK

OSR TYRE WORN IE-PODOT

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Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2014 145,988 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 144,625 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 144,623 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 136,859 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 136,859 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2011 130,558 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 130,558 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 122,749 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 122,749 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 114,714 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2008 103,145 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 86,575 miles

Park brake has a slightly low effort

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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LY04 YHL is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,398cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LY04 YHL, 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 LY04 YHL registered?

LY04 YHL is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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