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YU04 FFB

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

201,419 mi
Last recorded201,419 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU04 FFB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2023 201,419 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 192,244 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside + offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside + offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside + offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2021 183,110 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed above subframe area (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Aug 2021 183,110 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed above subframe area (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 175,634 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 169,595 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 162,624 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2018 162,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 157,720 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 152,200 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 146,398 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 138,767 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 131,797 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 129,406 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 8 Dec 2012 129,403 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 120,472 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 96,122 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Nail in nearside rear tyre

combination of minor damage to windscreen

wipers starting to wear

Pass 12 Jun 2008 93,640 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 79,784 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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YU04 FFB is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YU04 FFB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YU04 FFB registered?

YU04 FFB is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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The MOT history for YU04 FFB shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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