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EA04 AYU

2004 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

162,337 mi
Last recorded162,337 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA04 AYU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2015 162,337 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 155,024 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2013 150,475 miles

both front tyres wearing outer edges

Fail 4 Nov 2013 150,425 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres wearing outer edges

Pass 23 Nov 2012 143,803 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 142,963 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 138,644 miles

advise front and rear discs worn/lipped

advise n/s/f tyre on 2mm on outer edge

advise o/s/r tyre on tread wear markers

strong advise brake pad warning lamp on pads appear ok unable to check brake fluid level sensors appear to be ok reccommend brake inspection

strong advise diesel evident on pipes under engine cover unable to see leak

very strong advise exhaust gases escaping undr bonnet unable to see were from does not appear to be exhaust possibly turbo related

Fail 15 Apr 2010 138,202 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise front and rear discs worn/lipped

advise n/s/f tyre on 2mm on outer edge

advise o/s/r tyre on tread wear markers

strong advise brake pad warning lamp on pads appear ok unable to check brake fluid level sensors appear to be ok reccommend brake inspection

strong advise diesel evident on pipes under engine cover unable to see leak

very strong advise exhaust gases escaping undr bonnet unable to see were from does not appear to be exhaust possibly turbo related

Pass 22 Apr 2009 124,772 miles

brake pad warning light on

Fail 20 Apr 2009 124,757 miles

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pad warning light on .pads ok

Pass 21 Apr 2008 106,910 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2008 106,821 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 83,260 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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EA04 AYU is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EA04 AYU, 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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EA04 AYU is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 15 April 2004.

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