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YX54 YBC

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

175,279 mi
Last recorded175,279 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX54 YBC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2021 175,279 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 255/50/19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/50/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 175,252 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 285/45/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 255/50/19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/50/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 170,207 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge 255/50x19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Dec 2020 170,170 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp out when brake applied (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working with lights on (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective centre rear (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 285/45x19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge 255/50x19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 159,588 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 159,481 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure rear inner bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 149,730 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 149,717 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 143,026 miles

Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases engine injector area (7.1.2)

Fail 16 May 2017 143,026 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases engine injector area (7.1.2)

Pass 20 May 2016 130,877 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 119,797 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 108,600 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 7 May 2013 95,216 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 94,702 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2012 82,290 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 79,301 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Nov 2011 79,301 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

both rear dicsc is slightly distorted

both rear tyre inner edges is baddly worn

Pass 26 Nov 2010 69,984 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 55,238 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 49,681 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 39,232 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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YX54 YBC is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YX54 YBC, 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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YX54 YBC is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 22 September 2004.

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