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MC53 FYK

2004 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

142,592 mi
Last recorded142,592 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC53 FYK
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2023 142,592 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 142,551 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 141,047 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 133,496 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 133,496 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 133,408 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 128,529 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 122,576 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 117,481 miles

all brake pads are worn low

front seat belts return very slowly

Pass 17 Jan 2018 111,314 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 109,790 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 24 Aug 2017 109,790 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 101,738 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 91,296 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 81,970 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 75,910 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 72,419 miles

Nearside Front 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 26 Aug 2011 68,412 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 61,991 miles

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)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 54,546 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 54,530 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 47,440 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 39,058 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 34,837 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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MC53 FYK is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 MC53 FYK, 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 MC53 FYK registered?

MC53 FYK is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 27 January 2004.

Is MC53 FYK safe to buy?

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