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DV04 YLD

2004 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,568 mi
Last recorded66,568 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2009
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV04 YLD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2009 66,568 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 43,917 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 33,146 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

note * legal reg plates fitted as passed MOT

Pass 24 Apr 2007 33,146 miles

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

note * legal reg plates fitted as passed MOT

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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DV04 YLD is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DV04 YLD, 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 DV04 YLD registered?

DV04 YLD is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 April 2004.

Is DV04 YLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV04 YLD shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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