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YK04 EML

2004 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

135,720 mi
Last recorded135,720 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK04 EML
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 135,720 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 123,293 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 123,290 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Both front tyres worn low outer edges

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 116,062 miles

Both rear tyres worn low inner edge

N/s/f metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2013 106,912 miles

Both rear tyres worn low inner edges

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 97,234 miles

Both front tyres worn low

Fail 4 Sep 2012 97,234 miles

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

Both front tyres worn low

Noise n/s/r wheel

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2011 86,808 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 73,892 miles

Both rear tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 19 Jun 2009 60,013 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 44,842 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 29,624 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 EML is a 2004 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YK04 EML, 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 EML is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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