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PA04 HYK

2004 BMW X5

Grey Gas bi-fuel 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

162,602 mi
Last recorded162,602 miles
Recorded on30 May 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA04 HYK
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeGas bi-fuel
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 May 2023 162,602 miles

Central Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecurely attached drop link (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Coolant leak ()

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

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 152,131 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2020 148,689 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 147,920 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 141,999 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2018 141,983 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 134,018 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 127,212 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 119,552 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 111,345 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)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 104,979 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 94,213 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 85,502 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 85,502 miles

Nearside Front Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 79,159 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 73,026 miles

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)

Fail 24 Nov 2009 73,026 miles

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 54,321 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 54,321 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 32,068 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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PA04 HYK is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 4,398cc gas bi-fuel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PA04 HYK, 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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PA04 HYK is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 22 June 2004.

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