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YA54 VXT

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

166,007 mi
Last recorded166,007 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA54 VXT
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2020 166,007 miles

oil leak

Fail 3 Jul 2020 165,790 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded chalked (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2019 155,821 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2019 155,821 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 144,704 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 144,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 132,621 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 132,616 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 May 2016 116,444 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 116,444 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 113,366 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 113,366 miles

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

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

4x4 system faulty

Front pads low

Nearside Front Lower ball joint has slight play

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

TPMS light indicating a fault

both wing mirrors do not lock in place

dvd player hanging from roof

interior light faulty

on board computer screen damaged

wing mirrors do no retract in from interior control

wipers smearing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 285/45/19 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 285/45/19 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 108,683 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2015 108,681 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 100,921 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2013 97,360 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 90,992 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 83,583 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 11 Nov 2011 83,571 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2010 73,460 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 73,460 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 63,109 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 52,915 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 41,342 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front no.plate disc.

slight det f/r susp r/bushes

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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YA54 VXT 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 62.5%.

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 YA54 VXT, 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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YA54 VXT is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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