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RY53 SAM

2004 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

111,451 mi
Last recorded111,451 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 SAM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 111,451 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 108,300 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 106,640 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 102,733 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 98,374 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 94,567 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 92,527 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 88,818 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 85,609 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 82,183 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 78,838 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 76,139 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 73,708 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 71,804 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 69,004 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 64,247 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 64,243 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 51,111 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 51,111 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2009 39,454 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 29,818 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 May 2008 29,792 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 21,509 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 21,498 miles

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

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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RY53 SAM is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RY53 SAM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RY53 SAM registered?

RY53 SAM is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 24 April 2004.

Is RY53 SAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY53 SAM shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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