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YC04 ZAZ

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,691 mi
Last recorded144,691 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC04 ZAZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 144,691 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 143,502 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 143,501 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced No pattern (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 142,604 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 142,603 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 137,039 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 125,287 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

rear exhaust heat sheild corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2014 115,822 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 1 Aug 2014 115,348 miles

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

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

power steering feels heavier than usual, squeak from coloum area also

rear tyres perished slightly in tread pattern

Pass 13 Jun 2013 106,675 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 102,814 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 95,392 miles

4x4 system shows fault on dash

n/s door mirror backing missing (no sharp projections)

n/s/f and o/s/f tie bar bushes deteriorated

o/s/f inner cv boot insecure on its mounting.

o/s/f outer cv boot slight leak

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 ZAZ is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YC04 ZAZ, 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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YC04 ZAZ is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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