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YG54 MFN

2004 BMW X5

Beige Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

142,466 mi
Last recorded142,466 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG54 MFN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2022 142,466 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 135,671 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 133,834 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 131,845 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 126,875 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 119,432 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2017 119,583 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 115,118 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 107,033 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 106,880 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Both Rear Tyre's Have Cut's On The Inner Sidewalls

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil Level Too High

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Vehicle Hight Sensor Broken On Front Axle

Pass 15 Sep 2011 95,971 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2011 95,736 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 82,779 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine oil level overfilled

Pass 4 Aug 2009 71,962 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 60,121 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 52,820 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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YG54 MFN is a 2004 BMW X5 in Beige with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YG54 MFN, 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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YG54 MFN is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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