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OU54 YAF

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

245,140 mi
Last recorded245,140 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU54 YAF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2021 245,140 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 236,501 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 221,857 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2019 221,857 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 218,910 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 216,437 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 199,306 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 194,880 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2015 194,880 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 12 Jun 2014 175,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 175,929 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 156,268 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 136,909 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 21 Jun 2012 136,909 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Jun 2011 118,561 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 118,561 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 102,509 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 81,657 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge

stickers on windscreen inside 40mm limit

Pass 23 Jun 2008 61,629 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 51,740 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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OU54 YAF is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OU54 YAF, 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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What year was OU54 YAF registered?

OU54 YAF is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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