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X5 PYF

2004 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

87,764 mi
Last recorded87,764 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX5 PYF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 87,764 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 87,615 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 87,615 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 87,212 miles

General underbody corrosion

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 86,411 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2022 86,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 83,114 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm at rear upper of hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower slight damage to headlamp levelling linkage mounted to suspension arm

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm at rear upper of hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 83,032 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 78,505 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 78,502 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 73,944 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 73,941 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 70,240 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 70,239 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 66,048 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 66,047 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 61,220 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall worn

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

Offside Front tyre side wall worn

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 59,307 miles

Front side walls worn

Fail 3 Nov 2015 59,307 miles

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

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

Front side walls worn

Pass 1 Nov 2014 56,828 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 53,494 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 51,057 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 48,570 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 46,664 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 41,515 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 36,005 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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X5 PYF is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 X5 PYF, 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 X5 PYF registered?

X5 PYF is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 16 November 2004.

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