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SP04 LYA

2004 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

197,608 mi
Last recorded197,608 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP04 LYA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 197,608 miles

Front wings heavily corroded

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

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front sidelight dim

all brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2024 191,020 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 190,544 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2023 183,541 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 174,332 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 174,332 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2021 165,746 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 165,736 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 157,874 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 157,874 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all lights /head lights faulty (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 153,291 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 147,197 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 147,197 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 142,382 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2016 142,382 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 136,471 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 127,494 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 118,996 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2013 118,996 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 116,222 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 116,222 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 101,173 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 101,172 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2010 97,738 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 82,831 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 76,822 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 68,346 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 7 May 2007 54,724 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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SP04 LYA is a 2004 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 SP04 LYA, 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 SP04 LYA registered?

SP04 LYA is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 17 May 2004.

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