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SL54 YVR

2004 BMW X5

Blue Lpg 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

146,279 mi
Last recorded146,279 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL54 YVR
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 146,279 miles

Nearside Front Outside door Handle inoperative

Fail 18 Dec 2020 146,279 miles

Nearside Front Outside door Handle inoperative

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 134,069 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 134,069 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded At subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 133,419 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 129,568 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 119,686 miles

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

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

Nearside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Front brake discs scored

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

both lower front suspension arms bushes have slight play on a pin or bush

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

fuel cap sealing devise slightly perished

Pass 27 Jul 2016 112,205 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded at fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear exhaust mountings split

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 107,000 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2015 106,995 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 103,033 miles

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

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

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

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 30 Jul 2014 102,843 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 16 Aug 2013 93,228 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2012 78,861 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

Front wipers are starting to smear the screen slightly

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

Nearside front brake indicates a slight bind

Nearside front tyre has 3mm of tread left

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

Fail 13 Aug 2012 78,845 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Both front to rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

Front wipers are starting to smear the screen slightly

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

Nearside front brake indicates a slight bind

Nearside front tyre has 3mm of tread left

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 78,784 miles

All tyres have 3mm of tread left

Both front suspension arm front bushes slightly perished

Both front to rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

Front discs are corroded

Nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Oil just above the minimum

Parking brake just passed 17%

Fail 17 Nov 2011 78,767 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

All tyres have 3mm of tread left

Both front suspension arm front bushes slightly perished

Both front to rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

Front discs are corroded

Nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Oil just above the minimum

Pass 17 Nov 2010 65,723 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)

Fail 15 Nov 2010 65,723 miles

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

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

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

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 54,396 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 41,658 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 31,262 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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SL54 YVR is a 2004 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,979cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SL54 YVR, 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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SL54 YVR is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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