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YG04 EYR

2004 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

168,686 mi
Last recorded168,686 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG04 EYR
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 168,686 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 168,023 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 166,290 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Apr 2017 166,290 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective both not working (1.7.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Feb 2016 157,333 miles

Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Feb 2016 157,333 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.4e)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 141,865 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 120,597 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 110,391 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 110,377 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 96,536 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 88,263 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 78,337 miles

1 litre of oil added to carry on with MOT

Fail 11 Sep 2008 78,337 miles

1 litre of oil added to carry on with MOT

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 61,492 miles

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

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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YG04 EYR is a 2004 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 YG04 EYR, 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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YG04 EYR is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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