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YB53 CXA

2004 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

176,079 mi
Last recorded176,079 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 CXA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2021 176,079 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 170,403 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 170,403 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 161,645 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 151,069 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge and has cuts in tread

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge has nail in tread and has cuts in tread

Rear Exhaust hanger rubber broken

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 151,069 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge and has cuts in tread

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge has nail in tread and has cuts in tread

Rear Exhaust hanger rubber broken

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 145,612 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front arms front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyres have minor outer sidewall damage

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyres have small cuts in tread and sidewall

Fail 19 Apr 2017 145,612 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed Fouling on body (3.6.B.4d)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front arms front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyres have minor outer sidewall damage

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyres have small cuts in tread and sidewall

Pass 11 Apr 2016 135,492 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2016 135,373 miles

Nearside 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 Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 125,343 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

Pass 22 Apr 2014 114,808 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Apr 2014 114,766 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 104,062 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 91,742 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2011 78,505 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 64,862 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 8 Apr 2009 49,714 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 44,966 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 36,090 miles

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

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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YB53 CXA is a 2004 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YB53 CXA, 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 YB53 CXA registered?

YB53 CXA is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 20 January 2004.

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