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DY04 YWW

2004 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,291 mi
Last recorded154,291 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY04 YWW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2017 154,291 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 151,158 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 132,345 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 131,232 miles

rear brake pads low, slight exhaust blow from front pipe

Pass 11 Mar 2013 130,541 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 130,392 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake discs slightly worn

front o/s wheel rim damage

Pass 28 Mar 2012 111,222 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear suspension arm inner bushes starting to split

Pass 17 Mar 2011 96,455 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Fail 15 Mar 2011 96,453 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Pass 22 Mar 2010 78,005 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Mar 2010 78,005 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Mar 2009 58,466 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 44,671 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 39,112 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 36,222 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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DY04 YWW is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel 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 DY04 YWW, 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 DY04 YWW registered?

DY04 YWW is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 12 March 2004.

Is DY04 YWW safe to buy?

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