MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,331 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm lower front bush (2.4.G.2)
bad engine oil leak
gearbox oil leak
Central Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Central Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm lower front bush (2.4.G.2)
bad engine oil leak
gearbox oil leak
Under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components
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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside 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)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Wiper blades smearing
How Reliable is the BMW X5?
Based on 1,735,343 MOT tests across 137,484 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YC04 VAR is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 YC04 VAR, 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 VAR registered?
YC04 VAR is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 26 July 2004.
Is YC04 VAR safe to buy?
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