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YM04 HWL

2004 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,727 mi
Last recorded126,727 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM04 HWL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2018 126,727 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 119,744 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 112,361 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 112,361 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement leading bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement leading bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking Between hoses (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 24 Jun 2015 106,170 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 106,170 miles

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2014 100,286 miles

crack in windscreen

damage to inner side wall of o/s/f tyre

Pass 30 Aug 2013 98,363 miles

front tyres low on edges

n/s/f anti roll bar link arm worn

o/s/r seat belt not fully tested as child seat fitted

Fail 29 Aug 2013 98,345 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f anti roll bar link arm worn

front tyres low on edges

o/s/r seat belt not fully tested as child seat fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2012 87,693 miles

front cv boots perished

front tyres low on edges

hand brake effort low

srs light on

Pass 26 Jul 2011 85,182 miles

n/s/f anti roll bar link arm worn

srs light on

Fail 25 Jul 2011 85,182 miles

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

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

n/s/f anti roll bar link arm worn

srs light on

Pass 19 Aug 2010 77,397 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 77,397 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

o/s/r tyre splitting on inner side wall[replacement recommended]

Pass 19 Jun 2009 65,295 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 65,246 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

nearside front tyre slight cut

Pass 11 Jun 2008 57,439 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside front tyre outer sidewall cut

outer sills covered

Pass 18 Jun 2007 49,649 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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YM04 HWL is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YM04 HWL, 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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YM04 HWL is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 20 July 2004.

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