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DY54 VCF

2004 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

140,634 mi
Last recorded140,634 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2013
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY54 VCF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2013 140,634 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 132,406 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 116,162 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 96,731 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 96,731 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 78,109 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 52,970 miles

REAR TYRES ON 2/3MM 275/35/18 95W DUNLOP SP

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 VCF is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VCF, 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

How do I check the history of DY54 VCF?

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What year was DY54 VCF registered?

DY54 VCF is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 September 2004.

Is DY54 VCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY54 VCF shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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