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YC04 SWP

2004 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

158,142 mi
Last recorded158,142 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC04 SWP
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 158,142 miles

front number plate poor

handbrake efficiency only just good enough to pass MOT (17%)

rear subframe corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2018 158,142 miles

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

front number plate poor

handbrake efficiency only just good enough to pass MOT (17%)

offside front tyre badly worn inner shoulder

rear subframe corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2017 147,052 miles

inner bush splitting nearside front forward suspension arm

offside rear tyre worn

play in offside front antiroll bar link

temporary universal fuel cap fitted

Fail 31 Mar 2017 147,052 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

inner bush splitting nearside front forward suspension arm

offside rear tyre worn

play in offside front antiroll bar link

Pass 16 Mar 2016 136,921 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 124,863 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 112,999 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 112,999 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 99,848 miles

NS handbrake performance low.

NSF tyre worn close to legal limit.

NSR tyre worn.

OSF tyre worn very close to legal limit.

Slight play OSR uppermost suspension arm.

Pass 7 Mar 2012 87,846 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 75,732 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 61,399 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 47,749 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 32,931 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 25,553 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 23,110 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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YC04 SWP is a 2004 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YC04 SWP, 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 YC04 SWP registered?

YC04 SWP is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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