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RX54 YGZ

2004 BMW X5

Beige Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

124,555 mi
Last recorded124,555 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX54 YGZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 124,555 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering system slightly rough slightly stiff and creaking in operation (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 122,807 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *minimum legal requirement only just met* (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Undertray fitted, obscuring some engine components

Fail 7 Jul 2025 122,806 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *minimum legal requirement only just met* (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Undertray fitted, obscuring some engine components

Pass 9 Jul 2024 120,116 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning LED (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2024 120,064 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced inner and outer (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning LED (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 117,854 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 115,285 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material outer (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material outer (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Jul 2022 115,285 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative not functioning (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material outer (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material outer (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 108,710 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 104,464 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2020 104,464 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 99,530 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear arm, inner front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jul 2019 99,522 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear arm, inner front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2018 93,482 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 87,729 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2017 87,729 miles

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 82,358 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 76,683 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2014 72,869 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2013 67,257 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 26 Jun 2012 59,661 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 59,661 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 15 Jul 2011 52,895 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 48,876 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 48,876 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 43,736 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 35,375 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 34,717 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 26,512 miles

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

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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RX54 YGZ is a 2004 BMW X5 in Beige with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 RX54 YGZ, 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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RX54 YGZ is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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