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RK04 YHS

2004 BMW X5

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

204,159 mi
Last recorded204,159 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK04 YHS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 204,159 miles

front suspension arms have play

side doors damaged

Fail 12 Apr 2018 204,159 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front suspension arms have play

side doors damaged

Pass 2 Mar 2017 202,779 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REARS devoid of tread on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

body work damage to both sides

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some vehicle checks

Fail 2 Mar 2017 202,778 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REARS devoid of tread on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

body work damage to both sides

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some vehicle checks

Pass 29 Feb 2016 184,055 miles

General under body corrosion

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front A pillar and door damaged

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 172,618 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight Body Damage To N/S.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Mar 2015 172,618 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight Body Damage To N/S.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2014 161,778 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 161,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres worn on outer edges of tread

Pass 11 Mar 2013 147,419 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 133,960 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 114,007 miles

Nearside Rear 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 3 Mar 2010 93,259 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 53,974 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2008 53,974 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 37,388 miles

rear brake pads low †large sump and gearbox cover fitted

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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RK04 YHS is a 2004 BMW X5 in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RK04 YHS, 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 RK04 YHS registered?

RK04 YHS is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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