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YJ04 TBE

2004 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,452 mi
Last recorded145,452 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ04 TBE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 145,452 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 145,452 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

Pass 31 May 2017 138,097 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 137,906 miles

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing n/s front lower arm, (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing o/s front lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 129,419 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 129,418 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped o/s front (3.6.B.1)

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened n/s front (3.5.1i)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened o/s front (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 120,771 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jul 2015 120,767 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2014 113,945 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 103,857 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 92,563 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 81,564 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 64,638 miles

Rear tyres worn to 3mm

Front brake discs slightly lipped

Rear brake discs slightly corroded and lipped

Fail 26 May 2010 64,591 miles

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

Brake fluid level low (warning lamp illuminated)

Front and rear brake pads worn very thin

Front brake discs slightly lipped

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

Rear brake discs slightly corroded and lipped

Rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 29 May 2009 58,241 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)

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

Pass 23 May 2008 53,378 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 49,045 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 49,045 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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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YJ04 TBE is a 2004 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YJ04 TBE, 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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YJ04 TBE is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 26 May 2004.

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