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CE04 YTW

2004 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2014
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

183,882 mi
Last recorded183,882 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2013
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE04 YTW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2013 183,882 miles

Front bumper slight damaged

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

Pass 21 May 2013 165,212 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 150,951 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2012 132,506 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 110,877 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 92,985 miles

n/s and o/s rear and front discs all corrodded due to standing

Fail 23 May 2011 92,985 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 84,343 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 74,168 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 63,280 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 52,718 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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CE04 YTW is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 CE04 YTW, 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 CE04 YTW registered?

CE04 YTW is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 12 March 2004.

Is CE04 YTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE04 YTW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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