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2004 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,275 mi
Last recorded124,275 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYAA 6
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 124,275 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 109,961 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 96,568 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 5 Apr 2024 96,568 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2024 96,563 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2023 88,595 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2023 88,501 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 81,984 miles

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

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

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

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

water leak screen wash

Pass 16 Apr 2021 77,919 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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))

Fail 16 Apr 2021 77,919 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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 5 May 2020 74,699 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2020 74,688 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 65,993 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged slightly loose & cover secured with tape ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge bald, central 3/4 close to minimum (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald, central 3/4 close to minimum (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 17% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

offside & nearside headlamp cleaning device not working

Pass 25 Apr 2018 57,844 miles

Offside Front tyre worn outer shoulder

Oil leak Engine , gear box rear diff ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 57,579 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure clamp missing (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front tyre worn outer shoulder

Oil leak Engine , gear box rear diff ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 48,376 miles

Knocking sound on the steering shaft

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

Nearside wing mirror cover insecure

Offside wing mirror partially insecure

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 48,373 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Knocking sound on the steering shaft

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

Nearside wing mirror cover insecure

Offside wing mirror partially insecure

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Oil leak Massive oil leak ()

Pass 21 May 2016 42,132 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2015 34,068 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 32,075 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2013 30,476 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 28,071 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 26,004 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 21,833 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 21,825 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 16,113 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 25 Mar 2008 12,286 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 8,590 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

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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YAA 6 is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2004 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 96,553 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 YAA 6, 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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YAA 6 is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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