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YK04 AME

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

125,302 mi
Last recorded125,302 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK04 AME
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2020 125,302 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded to brake caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail to brake caliper (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2019 121,161 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe arm bushes cracked, no movement

Undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2018 117,009 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2017 110,895 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2017 110,893 miles

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

Offside Exterior mirror slightly insecure

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 103,106 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 98,596 miles

rear bushes on rear suspension starting to perrish

Pass 29 Aug 2014 93,849 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 93,849 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 89,225 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 89,225 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 84,592 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front tyre is slightly perrished inbetween the tread.

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

Various undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of tthe underside.

nearside rear tyre is wearing smooth on the inner edge

Pass 24 Feb 2012

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside front tyre is slightly perrished inbetween the tread.

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

Various undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of tthe underside.

nearside rear tyre is wearing smooth on the inner edge

Pass 16 Feb 2011 74,352 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside 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 14 Feb 2011 74,351 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside 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 22 Jun 2009 60,220 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 50,556 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2008 50,543 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 42,879 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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YK04 AME is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YK04 AME, 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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YK04 AME is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 17 June 2004.

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