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M3 YSW

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

153,741 mi
Last recorded153,741 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2014
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 YSW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2014 153,741 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 153,741 miles

Offside Rear Air suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 152,687 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

nail in n/s/r tyre which is unrepairable 285/45/19

o/s/f inner door handle insecure but still operates

Pass 12 Apr 2013 136,401 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2013 136,401 miles

Nearside 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 117,139 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 24 Oct 2011 117,138 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2010 98,123 miles

ALL TYRES WEARING CENTRES.TRY LOWERING PRESSURES.

HAND BRAKE JUST MET REQUIREMENTS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 98,123 miles

ALL TYRES WEARING CENTRES.TRY LOWERING PRESSURES.

HAND BRAKE JUST MET REQUIREMENTS

Pass 17 Sep 2009 78,526 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Sep 2008 55,819 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 41,381 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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M3 YSW is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 M3 YSW, 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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M3 YSW is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 16 October 2004.

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