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AY54 ZVP

2004 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

143,237 mi
Last recorded143,237 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY54 ZVP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2016 143,237 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 134,942 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 123,583 miles

No exhaust emissions detected at time of test

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2014 123,491 miles

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

No exhaust emissions detected at time of test

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 113,863 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 105,804 miles

Emissions too clean to test

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 12 Nov 2012 105,788 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Emissions too clean to test

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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 97,169 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 81,328 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 74,530 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 61,276 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 51,343 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 51,343 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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AY54 ZVP is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2004 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 99,614 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY54 ZVP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 22 years old, this BMW 5 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY54 ZVP registered?

AY54 ZVP is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is AY54 ZVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY54 ZVP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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