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YR04 LXT

2004 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

196,636 mi
Last recorded196,636 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR04 LXT
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2015 196,636 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 13 Feb 2015 196,406 miles

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

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) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2014 178,103 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 168,147 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Mar 2013 168,147 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 148,671 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Feb 2012 148,670 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Dec 2010 131,425 miles

n/s/f tyre heavily worn on outer edge, advise replaced asap

Fail 23 Dec 2010 131,424 miles

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

n/s/f tyre heavily worn on outer edge, advise replaced asap

Pass 25 Feb 2010 119,645 miles

rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 4 Mar 2009 105,406 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2009 105,406 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 91,169 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)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 66,530 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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YR04 LXT is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 YR04 LXT, 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 YR04 LXT registered?

YR04 LXT is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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