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FH54 DYT

2004 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,743 mi
Last recorded169,743 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH54 DYT
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 169,743 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Offside Rear wheel bearing as slight play

exhaust flexi separating

rear brake discs corroded/worn

windscreen chipped nsf

Fail 28 Jan 2021 169,740 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Offside Rear wheel bearing as slight play

exhaust flexi separating

rear brake discs corroded/worn

windscreen chipped nsf

Pass 17 Jan 2020 159,018 miles

Nearside Front windscreen chipped

Rear brake discs corroded/worn

nsf and osf brake pipes corroded/ coated in grease

Fail 17 Jan 2020 159,018 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front windscreen chipped

Rear brake discs corroded/worn

nsf and osf brake pipes corroded/ coated in grease

Fail 8 Jan 2020 159,013 miles

Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard bypass pipe fitted. (8.2.2.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment lever has no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning outer side lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning n/s inner stop lamp, and o/s outer stop lamp not working. (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 150,490 miles

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

exhaust as been welded up

front brake discs corroded

play in both front steering rack ends

rear discs corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2018 150,490 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

exhaust as been welded up

front brake discs corroded

play in both front steering rack ends

rear discs corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2017 144,754 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 133,460 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 119,859 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 107,979 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 96,112 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 84,353 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 73,500 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 73,496 miles

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

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

rear pads wearing thin

Pass 22 Dec 2010 67,265 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 56,769 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 56,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2008 46,037 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 46,037 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 33,954 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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FH54 DYT is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FH54 DYT, 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 FH54 DYT registered?

FH54 DYT is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 December 2004.

Is FH54 DYT safe to buy?

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