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YH54 BCV

2004 BMW X5

Silver Lpg 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

164,364 mi
Last recorded164,364 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH54 BCV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 164,364 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Old engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 148,249 miles

em light on

oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2016 136,496 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2016 135,566 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 28 May 2015 118,083 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 May 2015 118,083 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2014 107,613 miles

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

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 96,926 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 82,667 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 71,344 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 65,644 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 54,738 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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YH54 BCV is a 2004 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,979cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YH54 BCV, 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 YH54 BCV registered?

YH54 BCV is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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