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YH54 WDP

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,806 mi
Last recorded134,806 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH54 WDP
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 134,806 miles

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

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

Rear Subframe corroded but not seriously weakened

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

Unable to test wheel bearings properly for roughness due to 4 wheel drive system

Under panels fitted obscuring testable components

Fail 1 Oct 2024 134,806 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark No fluid due to brake line failure (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both at flexi pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Subframe corroded but not seriously weakened

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

Unable to test wheel bearings properly for roughness due to 4 wheel drive system

Under panels fitted obscuring testable components

Pass 26 Sep 2023 132,728 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

unable top check wheel bearings properly for roughness due to 4 wheel drive system

under-panels fitted obscuring testable components

Pass 29 Sep 2022 129,209 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

underpants fitted obscuring testable components

Pass 23 Sep 2021 126,264 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both middle to front (1.1.11 (c))

under panels fitted obscuring testable components

Pass 22 Sep 2020 123,852 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 123,852 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 122,080 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 122,080 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 119,272 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 26 Sep 2018 119,272 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 115,438 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2017 115,438 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both lower front's (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 110,230 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front lower front arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 104,812 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 100,290 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 91,595 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Oct 2012 84,224 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 84,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 78,716 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 67,378 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 67,378 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 62,607 miles

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 5 Jan 2010 62,388 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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 14 Jan 2009 47,386 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2009 47,385 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 36,607 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 WDP is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 WDP, 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 WDP is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 12 October 2004.

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