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Y999 MCK

2004 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

186,074 mi
Last recorded186,074 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY999 MCK
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 186,074 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2025 183,677 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 180,905 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 175,670 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 172,258 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 169,508 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 166,866 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 164,354 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 161,969 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2018 161,969 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 Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 153,989 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2017 153,827 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2017 153,807 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm - inner bush split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer, rear, bush worn (tyre scrubbing heavily) (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbed on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer, rear, bush worn (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbed on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

nearside mirror cover damaged

parking sensors faulty

suspect exhaust manifold split - fumes entering cabin

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 9 Mar 2016 146,832 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 139,692 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 139,692 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 130,299 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 130,268 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 124,729 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

mot carried out in wet conditions

sill/side steps fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2012 110,429 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 Mar 2012 110,428 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 87,399 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Mar 2011 87,395 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 69,998 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 68,763 miles

all tyres approx 3mm

Pass 30 Dec 2008 50,294 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 32,723 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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Y999 MCK is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 Y999 MCK, 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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Y999 MCK is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 18 November 2004.

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