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YJ54 AMH

2004 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

150,756 mi
Last recorded150,756 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ54 AMH
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2023 150,756 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 150,697 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))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced flickering (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 147,733 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 146,299 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 143,550 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear is slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material is slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2019 143,535 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower (front arm) bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade is split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear is slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material is slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

tyre pressure warning lamp on

Pass 17 Nov 2018 138,100 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 131,467 miles

n/s + o/s/r brake pipes corroding, unable to check properly with wheels on

n/s/r tyre worn to 3mm on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

parking brake efficiency only just met

play in n/s/r suspension lower outer crosspin

Fail 4 Dec 2017 131,467 miles

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

n/s + o/s/r brake pipes corroding, unable to check properly with wheels on

n/s/r tyre worn to 3mm on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

parking brake efficiency only just met

play in n/s/r suspension lower outer crosspin

Pass 30 Nov 2016 126,980 miles

camber out on both rear wheels?

corrosion in both rear brake pipes/flexy hoses

slight weep from both front outer cv boots

wear in both rear lower arms outer bushes/bearings but no play

Fail 26 Nov 2016 126,906 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) insecure handbrake shoes (3.5.1g)

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

camber out on both rear wheels?

corrosion in both rear brake pipes/flexy hoses

slight weep from both front outer cv boots

wear in both rear lower arms outer bushes/bearings but no play

Pass 1 Dec 2015 118,949 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both fronts (2.4.G.2)

Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both fronts (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Fail 27 Nov 2015 118,807 miles

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

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) insecure handbrake shoes (3.5.1g)

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

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both fronts (2.4.G.2)

Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both fronts (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 29 Nov 2014 109,245 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2013 100,429 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 90,649 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

unable to check parts of vehicle due to covers

unable to check rear seatbelts due to childseats

Pass 1 Nov 2011 81,033 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2011 80,275 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 70,829 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 59,668 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 59,668 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 48,128 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 46,118 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 41,125 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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YJ54 AMH is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YJ54 AMH, 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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YJ54 AMH is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 12 October 2004.

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