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MA54 YDB

2004 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

152,307 mi
Last recorded152,307 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA54 YDB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 152,307 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone B. Less Than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 152,304 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone B. Less Than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 148,229 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Wing Mirror Unit Loose But Still Secure

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Sep 2017 148,227 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Wing Mirror Unit Loose But Still Secure

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Aug 2016 132,074 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2016 132,068 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 108,617 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 87,754 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 87,752 miles

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

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

wipers smeering slightly

Pass 4 Sep 2013 67,588 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 41,454 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 37,877 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 31,901 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 27,460 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 23,586 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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MA54 YDB is a 2004 BMW X5 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 MA54 YDB, 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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MA54 YDB is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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