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DY54 KNM

2004 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

192,934 mi
Last recorded192,934 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY54 KNM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 192,934 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 183,573 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 171,049 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 157,231 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 142,159 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 128,838 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 8 Aug 2012 337,066 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 116,355 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 99,531 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 99,531 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 85,605 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 85,603 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 71,774 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 56,456 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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DY54 KNM is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KNM, 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 DY54 KNM registered?

DY54 KNM is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 21 September 2004.

Is DY54 KNM safe to buy?

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