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YK54 HCD

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

175,792 mi
Last recorded175,792 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK54 HCD
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2019 175,792 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 175,792 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Both Side (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp aim too high x2 (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 157,480 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 133,740 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 133,740 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint chalked (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 126,821 miles

oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2016 123,908 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Feb 2016 123,908 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front section of front to rear pipe by rear subframe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rearward (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2015 114,563 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 114,563 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 102,356 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 82,124 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 78,392 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 70,931 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 68,524 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 68,524 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 61,763 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

two rear tyres wearing inside tyre wall.

Fail 14 Aug 2009 61,763 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

two rear tyres wearing inside tyre wall.

Pass 6 Aug 2008 54,257 miles

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

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r seat belt not tested due to child safety seat fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2007 44,212 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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YK54 HCD 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 70%.

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 YK54 HCD, 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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YK54 HCD is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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