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NK53 YJZ

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

144,500 mi
Last recorded144,500 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK53 YJZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 144,500 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 136,856 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 136,846 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction items on mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate incorrect honeycomb effect on characters (0.1 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning lower postion light not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 133,427 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material unable to check brake pipes due to greased over (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 133,416 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction items on mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 129,579 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 126,655 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 126,655 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 120,321 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 120,320 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 119,236 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 119,207 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 Rear Nail in tyre ()

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))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 116,475 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 112,122 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured 2 (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 111,986 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

hand brake minimum 16%

nearside front tyre sidewall scuffed

Fail 24 Jun 2015 102,102 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 102,102 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 94,220 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 94,217 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 87,325 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 76,804 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 67,165 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 60,246 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 51,970 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 51,798 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2007 37,075 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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NK53 YJZ is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 NK53 YJZ, 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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NK53 YJZ is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 12 January 2004.

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