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YR54 OPB

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

156,295 mi
Last recorded156,295 miles
Recorded on4 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR54 OPB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 May 2026 156,295 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 151,351 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 141,035 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 130,053 miles

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 127,136 miles

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear wheel very tight to turn

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 127,107 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear wheel very tight to turn

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 121,968 miles

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

Fail 26 Sep 2020 121,938 miles

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

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2019 117,176 miles

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

vehicle was too clean to trigger the smoke meter

Pass 26 Sep 2018 111,052 miles

Lower under tray fitted

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 111,004 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Lower under tray fitted

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 110,468 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 103,123 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 103,098 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 96,228 miles

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

Undertray fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2015 91,800 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Engine covers and undertray fitted obscuring proper inspection of some testable components

Pass 19 Sep 2014 87,339 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Sep 2014 87,273 miles

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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2013 79,993 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

slight wear on rear brake discs

Fail 7 Sep 2013 79,993 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

slight wear on rear brake discs

Pass 12 Sep 2012 71,067 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 71,066 miles

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

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

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 23 Sep 2011 61,311 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 61,311 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 51,562 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 51,562 miles

Centre Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 39,614 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 27,892 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 18,325 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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YR54 OPB is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 YR54 OPB, 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 YR54 OPB registered?

YR54 OPB is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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