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YJ54 ATA

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

171,570 mi
Last recorded171,570 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ54 ATA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 171,570 miles

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

undertray fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2025 161,816 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 161,771 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 140,439 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 129,309 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 122,393 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 113,942 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 111,040 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 106,239 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 104,478 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 101,917 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 101,917 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 96,277 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear most pin / bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre has damage on the inner side wall 285/45/19

Offside Rear tyre is close to fouling the vehicle but is not not at time of test

Pass 7 Oct 2015 90,699 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 90,622 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded fornt to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

under trays fitted covering some components

Pass 2 Oct 2014 85,337 miles

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 25 Oct 2013 77,902 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 71,020 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 64,046 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 57,890 miles

rear brake pads low

Pass 20 Aug 2009 51,425 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 45,698 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 38,336 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 ATA is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ATA, 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 ATA is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 15 September 2004.

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