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YA53 TKN

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

126,407 mi
Last recorded126,407 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA53 TKN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2024 126,407 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jun 2024 126,407 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 120,700 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 120,700 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 113,150 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 113,150 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 107,006 miles

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))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 103,911 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 99,223 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 99,223 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 96,461 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 92,237 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 92,237 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 86,947 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 82,324 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 78,071 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 16 Oct 2012 71,609 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 71,609 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 64,775 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 64,775 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 56,474 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 44,909 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 44,778 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 26,511 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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YA53 TKN is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YA53 TKN, 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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YA53 TKN is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 7 January 2004.

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