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RN53 YGA

2004 BMW X5

Blue Lpg 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

131,789 mi
Last recorded131,789 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN53 YGA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2015 131,789 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Feb 2015 131,789 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 114,708 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 112,918 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2013 112,918 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2012 103,871 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 103,871 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 88,560 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 88,560 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 92,964 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 92,964 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 76,801 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 47,171 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 46,802 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/S/REAR TYRE VARIOUS CUTS TO TREAD O/S/FRONT TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT IN CENTER HAND/BRAKE HIGH CLOSE TO LIMITWITH IMBALANCE

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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RN53 YGA is a 2004 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,979cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RN53 YGA, 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 RN53 YGA registered?

RN53 YGA is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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