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YC54 VYK

2004 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

93,077 mi
Last recorded93,077 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC54 VYK
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 93,077 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 90,582 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 90,582 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 85,629 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 85,629 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 81,241 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 77,284 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 73,149 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 67,967 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 67,929 miles

Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 62,434 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 56,986 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 51,547 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 50,201 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 48,455 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 46,265 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 41,422 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 35,989 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 30,355 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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YC54 VYK is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YC54 VYK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC54 VYK registered?

YC54 VYK is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 29 October 2004.

Is YC54 VYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC54 VYK shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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