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EF53 JYO

2004 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

180,813 mi
Last recorded180,813 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 JYO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 180,813 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2026 180,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2025 172,780 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2025 172,577 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake reserve travel low

Pass 27 Jul 2024 164,006 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear retention spring missing

Pass 15 Jul 2023 156,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2023 156,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 148,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 23 Jul 2022 148,681 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 140,133 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 130,372 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 121,182 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 117,224 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 115,126 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2017 115,121 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 112,125 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 109,236 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 109,236 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 106,787 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Jul 2014 106,787 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 103,872 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 98,898 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 94,289 miles

both front tyres scrubing out on edges

Pass 17 Dec 2010 89,504 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 81,432 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake discs lipped

Pass 16 Dec 2009 81,432 miles

front brake discs lipped

Pass 17 Dec 2008 73,927 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 67,805 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 67,805 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 61,045 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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EF53 JYO is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EF53 JYO, 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 EF53 JYO registered?

EF53 JYO is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 14 January 2004.

Is EF53 JYO safe to buy?

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