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BF04 YSC

2004 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,386 mi
Last recorded97,386 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 YSC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 97,386 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 93,637 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 90,187 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 90,180 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2015 87,813 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 87,788 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 86,498 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 86,498 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 83,669 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 80,224 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2010 76,046 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 72,716 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 67,541 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2007 50,965 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 50,965 miles

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

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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BF04 YSC is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BF04 YSC, 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.

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What year was BF04 YSC registered?

BF04 YSC is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is BF04 YSC safe to buy?

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