MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,337 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
both front tyres wearing outer edges
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front tyres wearing outer edges
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
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
brake pad warning light on
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
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
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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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What year was EA04 AYU registered?
EA04 AYU is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 15 April 2004.
Is EA04 AYU safe to buy?
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