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YE04 THG

2004 BMW X5

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

140,104 mi
Last recorded140,104 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE04 THG
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 140,104 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

bonnet secondary catch siezed

hand brake 16% just passed

steering heavy

Pass 25 Oct 2019 132,705 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear one of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 132,643 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across the rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 123,333 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes at nearside rear above subframe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2018 123,240 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes at nearside rear above subframe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 114,428 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 23 Oct 2017 114,428 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 108,808 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 108,808 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 106,803 miles

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

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

play in rear axle bushes

slight play in steering rack

Fail 26 Feb 2016 106,755 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

play in rear axle bushes

slight play in steering rack

Pass 27 Feb 2015 98,114 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 98,114 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 90,504 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 82,872 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 82,872 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 25 Feb 2012 76,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

handbrake travel slightly high

n/s/f tyre worn on outter edge

slight play in front bottom ball joints

Pass 25 Feb 2012 76,449 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

handbrake travel slightly high

n/s/f tyre worn on outter edge

slight play in front bottom ball joints

Pass 26 Feb 2011 71,296 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 23 Feb 2011 71,296 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 11 Jul 2009 66,996 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 58,770 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 44,786 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 19 Jul 2007 44,781 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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YE04 THG is a 2004 BMW X5 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 YE04 THG, 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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YE04 THG is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 6 May 2004.

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