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YU54 YVY

2004 BMW X5

Green Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,682 mi
Last recorded118,682 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU54 YVY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2025 118,682 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 116,372 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 113,035 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2023 113,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 111,418 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot corner under exhaust pipe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot corner under exhaust pipe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 111,417 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot corner under exhaust pipe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot corner under exhaust pipe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 109,261 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 109,119 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 107,466 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 107,466 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Dec 2019 105,860 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 105,802 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 98,285 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 93,087 miles

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)

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

Fail 14 Dec 2017 92,953 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)

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)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 87,097 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 79,956 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 79,955 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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 71,389 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 62,518 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 62,483 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 54,553 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 49,168 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 45,409 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 37,660 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

all tyres close to limit

Pass 31 Dec 2008 25,951 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 11,945 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 10,779 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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YU54 YVY is a 2004 BMW X5 in Green with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2004 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 96,553 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 YU54 YVY, 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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YU54 YVY is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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