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YY54 MBU

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

139,095 mi
Last recorded139,095 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 MBU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 139,095 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 132,523 miles

n/s/f & o/s/r brake slightly binding

rear subframe in poor condition

Pass 7 Jul 2022 132,477 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 126,279 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 121,396 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 115,595 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 115,595 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2018 107,345 miles

Front Windscreen stone chip

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre Worn

Pass 24 Aug 2017 102,607 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Aug 2016 97,987 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 97,987 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 91,735 miles

handbrake lever requires attention/requires high effort to lock lever

too clean for emissions result

Pass 21 Aug 2014 86,483 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 79,463 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)

Fail 13 Aug 2013 79,456 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 69,635 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 62,499 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 55,037 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 48,685 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 41,105 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 35,584 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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YY54 MBU is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YY54 MBU, 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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YY54 MBU is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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