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EK53 YGV

2004 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

126,089 mi
Last recorded126,089 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 YGV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 126,089 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 119,603 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 116,097 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 113,197 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Fail 20 Oct 2022 113,197 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 2 Nov 2021 110,520 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 107,279 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some corrosion to pipes (1.1.11 (c))

head light washers not working

Fail 27 Oct 2020 107,279 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some corrosion to pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

head light washers not working

Pass 15 Oct 2019 102,064 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 96,799 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 92,017 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn to mark (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 88,260 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both side (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 82,726 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both offside and nearside lipped (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2014 76,975 miles

front brake discs slightly scored/corroded, rear brake discs sligthly worn/scored/corroded.

headlamp aim was slighty too far to the left, now adjusted to correct aim.

Pass 6 Dec 2013 70,987 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 64,430 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel cap seal is starting to perish

Oil leak

Steering wheel attachment fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2011 57,747 miles

rear no plate starting to degrade

stone damage to n/s and o/s screen within limits t/o/test

Pass 7 Dec 2010 52,141 miles

both front tyres outer side walls cut

Pass 8 Dec 2009 45,396 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 36,156 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 28,355 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 21,932 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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EK53 YGV is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 EK53 YGV, 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 EK53 YGV registered?

EK53 YGV is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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