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YX04 RYA

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

170,036 mi
Last recorded170,036 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX04 RYA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2022 170,036 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside rear 285/45/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 163,403 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

heat shield lose

Pass 11 Nov 2020 154,124 miles

Centre exhaust heat sheild is loose and resting on pipe.Advise early rectification.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Nearside front lower , rear suspension arm ball joint has slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside and offside front brake pipes are corroded.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Offside front,rear lower arm boot deteriorated and joint has slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Nov 2020 153,991 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Offside front ,front lower suspension arm ball joint (bolts onto hub.) boot split and worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 285/45 R19 111V XL M+S Rodian. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Centre exhaust heat sheild is loose and resting on pipe.Advise early rectification.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Nearside front lower , rear suspension arm ball joint has slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside and offside front brake pipes are corroded.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Offside front,rear lower arm boot deteriorated and joint has slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 May 2019 138,275 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 138,274 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 129,352 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust fumes in cabin

headlight leveling device secured with cable ties

Fail 19 Apr 2018 129,183 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective bracket broken on the lower suspension arm (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 118,615 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre slight outer wall damage

Fail 1 Mar 2017 118,615 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)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre slight outer wall damage

Pass 26 Jan 2016 107,789 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 107,789 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt short arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

park brake just met requirments

Pass 4 Nov 2014 98,107 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 92,984 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres very low inner edge

Pass 6 Mar 2012 88,534 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2012 88,534 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)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 75,881 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 64,657 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 64,657 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 53,604 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edage

Fail 14 Apr 2009 53,604 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edage

Pass 16 Apr 2008 43,521 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 32,194 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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YX04 RYA is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YX04 RYA, 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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YX04 RYA is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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