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YS54 HPE

2004 BMW X5

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

142,858 mi
Last recorded142,858 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS54 HPE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 142,858 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 131,406 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 121,714 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 116,026 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 108,290 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 101,470 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 96,875 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, bush split and has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 93,193 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 88,660 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit inside edge 285/45/19 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 83,259 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 21 Aug 2015 83,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Nov 2014 81,015 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 79,598 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 74,102 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 74,102 miles

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

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)

both rear tyres worn close to limit and slightly worn on inner edges

front brake pads worn low

Fail 22 Nov 2011 67,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 67,407 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 60,670 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 52,107 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 52,107 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 43,382 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 31,458 miles

Small windscreen chips below wiper swept area.

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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YS54 HPE is a 2004 BMW X5 in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 YS54 HPE, 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 YS54 HPE registered?

YS54 HPE is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 22 November 2004.

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