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YT54 XCU

2004 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

140,019 mi
Last recorded140,019 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT54 XCU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 140,019 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 8 Jun 2023 138,412 miles

2mm left on rear tyres

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

corrosion on rear brake pipes

nearside number plate light out

offside front antiroll dust boot slightly damaged

orange position on offside front

Pass 17 Jun 2022 136,019 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 136,019 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 131,888 miles

corrosion on both front and near side rear brake pipes

corrosion on offside rear brake hose ferrules

nearside mirror loose on mounting

offside front side light orange

outer cv boots leaking grease

Pass 28 May 2020 125,851 miles

Both rear lower radius arm bushes worn

Offside mirror slightly loose on mountings

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 28 May 2020 125,851 miles

Both rear lower radius arm bushes worn

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside mirror slightly loose on mountings

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 117,933 miles

Both mirrors loose on mountings

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside wiper blade split on end

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 117,933 miles

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

Both mirrors loose on mountings

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside wiper blade split on end

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 113,531 miles

both mirror mountings worn

corrosion on offside rear brake pipe

engine fault light light on

Pass 21 Nov 2016 107,050 miles

Both mirror mountings slightly damaged

Corrosion on offside rear brake pipe

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 17 Nov 2015 102,823 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 102,823 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)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 97,074 miles

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

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 12 Nov 2013 89,465 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 79,940 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 69,556 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 60,143 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 51,995 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 51,995 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 40,998 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 32,778 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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YT54 XCU is a 2004 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 YT54 XCU, 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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YT54 XCU is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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