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YR04 YGW

2004 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4619cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

93,843 mi
Last recorded93,843 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR04 YGW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,619cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 93,843 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 93,843 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 92,648 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2018 92,598 miles

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

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

Front brake discs corroded

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 78,963 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 78,963 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 64,529 miles

front pads worn low-rear pads worn low

o/s/f brake pipe corroded-n/s/f brake pipe corroded

wishbone bushes perished-rear discs wearing thin

x2 rear suspension arm bushes slight play-service and parking brake passed on limit

Pass 16 Jan 2015 59,780 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 57,121 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 54,238 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 47,809 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s/f tyre inner wall weak

o/s/r outer wall split

screw in o/s/r tyre

Pass 30 Mar 2011 47,809 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre inner wall weak

o/s/r outer wall split

screw in o/s/r tyre

Pass 9 Feb 2010 42,368 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 42,357 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 37,586 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 28,348 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front and rear tyres on 3mm.

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 YGW is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,619cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YGW, 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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YR04 YGW is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 17 March 2004.

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