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YIL 4536

2004 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

118,481 mi
Last recorded118,481 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYIL 4536
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2021 118,481 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2021 118,480 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 114,866 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside & offside (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside, forward facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

various suspension components front & rear corroded underside

Fail 26 Nov 2020 114,865 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside & offside (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside, forward facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

various suspension components front & rear corroded underside

Pass 10 Jun 2019 109,624 miles

Both rear wishbone bushes perished.

Chip in windscreen.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Underside generally corroded.

Fail 7 Jun 2019 109,623 miles

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

Both rear wishbone bushes perished.

Chip in windscreen.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Underside generally corroded.

Pass 6 Mar 2018 104,912 miles

Chip in windscreen.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Underside generally corroded.

Pass 13 Mar 2017 100,620 miles

Front suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward facing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward facing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Body has slight corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear suspension components corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 96,210 miles

Both front forward facing arm bushes weak.

Chip in windscreen.

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt.

Fail 15 Mar 2016 96,210 miles

Both front forward facing arm bushes weak.

Chip in windscreen.

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt.

Fail 11 Mar 2015 92,963 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 92,963 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 91,671 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 91,671 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 88,028 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 85,702 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 85,700 miles

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

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)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 70,350 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 62,282 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 52,743 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 42,925 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 42,924 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

wipers a bit streaky

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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YIL 4536 is a 2004 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YIL 4536, 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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YIL 4536 is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 23 July 2004.

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