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YV04 FEX

2004 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

138,740 mi
Last recorded138,740 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV04 FEX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 138,740 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 138,740 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 127,499 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs worn

Pass 30 Sep 2016 112,671 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 30 Sep 2016 112,671 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure leaking (3.6.B.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 3 Oct 2015 99,331 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 96,933 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 87,465 miles

both rear tyres 2mm and badly worn inner edges

rear brake pads low

wipers poor

Fail 1 Jul 2014 87,447 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both rear tyres 2mm and badly worn inner edges

brake fluid low

rear brake pads low

rear number plate loose

wipers poor

Pass 16 Apr 2013 75,896 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 75,896 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 67,427 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 55,620 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 46,760 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 39,229 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 36,735 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 30,203 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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YV04 FEX is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 YV04 FEX, 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 YV04 FEX registered?

YV04 FEX is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 15 July 2004.

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The MOT history for YV04 FEX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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