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YC04 VAR

2004 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

149,331 mi
Last recorded149,331 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC04 VAR
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 149,331 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2017 149,331 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 134,933 miles

Under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 5 Sep 2016 134,933 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 121,605 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 106,182 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 105,925 miles

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)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 92,245 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 79,757 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 79,453 miles

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)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 69,291 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2011 69,249 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2010 61,811 miles

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)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 51,934 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 39,797 miles

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

Wiper blades smearing

Pass 15 Aug 2007 30,557 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 30,539 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 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.

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