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DY54 CYO

2004 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

55,810 mi
Last recorded55,810 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY54 CYO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2021 55,810 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2019 53,604 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 50,138 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 46,720 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2017 46,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 43,432 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2016 39,888 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 38,116 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 36,996 miles

Both front tyres are close to legal limit, also old and cracked.

Pass 7 Mar 2013 35,479 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 34,274 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 32,852 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 31,940 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 31,940 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2009 27,246 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

signs of of corrosion on both front brake discs

Fail 13 May 2009 27,246 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

signs of of corrosion on both front brake discs

Pass 23 May 2008 23,497 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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DY54 CYO is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DY54 CYO, 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 DY54 CYO registered?

DY54 CYO is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 9 September 2004.

Is DY54 CYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY54 CYO shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DY54 CYO have outstanding finance?

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