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MA54 YDT

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

150,469 mi
Last recorded150,469 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA54 YDT
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023 150,469 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 150,457 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 150,441 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 143,165 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 143,163 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 25 May 2021 133,613 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 133,613 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 131,688 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 129,599 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 129,599 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 120,400 miles

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

under trays

Pass 6 Sep 2017 104,516 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 104,516 miles

Offside Front Outer 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 95,950 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 89,316 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 83,003 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 75,593 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 75,593 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 69,099 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 69,098 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 61,309 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 54,905 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 54,855 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 46,515 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 46,507 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 36,563 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 27,351 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 27,351 miles

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

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

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 YDT is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 MA54 YDT, 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 YDT is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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