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YO54 AXM

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

112,951 mi
Last recorded112,951 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO54 AXM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 112,951 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 106,798 miles

N/S/F & O/S/F HEAD LIGHTS ARE STARTING TO FADE

Pass 13 Apr 2023 99,121 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2023 99,121 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 91,815 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 84,382 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 79,818 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 79,818 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 75,931 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 71,605 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 67,959 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2016 64,396 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 60,272 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 56,175 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 56,129 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 52,240 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2012 42,749 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 35,902 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 34,502 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 34,502 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 29,736 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 26,129 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 20,077 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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YO54 AXM 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 82.6%.

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 YO54 AXM, 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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What year was YO54 AXM registered?

YO54 AXM is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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The MOT history for YO54 AXM shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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