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YH54 KGZ

2004 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,018 mi
Last recorded181,018 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH54 KGZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2016 181,018 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake pad warning wire slightly insecure

Nearside Front brake pipe looking corroded

Nearside Front cv gaiter slightly misshapen

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

handbrake only just passed r.b.t. test 16%

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2014 162,996 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing thin on outer edges of tread

tyre pressure warning light lit on dash

Fail 12 Dec 2014 162,996 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing thin on outer edges of tread

tyre pressure warning light lit on dash

Pass 26 Nov 2013 137,111 miles

slight cut in n/s/f outer ball joint cover

slight play in n/s/f bottom ball joint

Fail 13 Nov 2013 136,954 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front and rear brake discs lipped and scored

slight cut in n/s/f outer ball joint cover

slight play in n/s/f bottom ball joint

Pass 23 Oct 2012 121,467 miles

Both front tyres scrubbing off, on outer edges.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 23 Oct 2012 121,467 miles

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

Both front tyres scrubbing off, on outer edges.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 102,415 miles

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)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2011 102,387 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside 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)

Pass 17 May 2010 87,469 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 75,624 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 69,309 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 KGZ is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YH54 KGZ, 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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YH54 KGZ is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 5 October 2004.

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