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YG54 ERV

2004 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

62,993 mi
Last recorded62,993 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2012
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG54 ERV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2012 62,993 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Aug 2011 56,252 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 56,250 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Aug 2010 51,255 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 51,255 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 45,588 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Aug 2009 45,586 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jun 2008 40,180 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 32,905 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)

Fail 14 Aug 2007 32,905 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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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YG54 ERV is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YG54 ERV, 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 YG54 ERV registered?

YG54 ERV is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 3 September 2004.

Is YG54 ERV safe to buy?

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