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FY04 FYE

2004 BMW 5 Series

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,348 mi
Last recorded106,348 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2013
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY04 FYE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2013 106,348 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 96,225 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 96,194 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 85,340 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 85,211 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge, both rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2011 85,165 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 14,411 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 125,270 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 107,365 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 85,857 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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FY04 FYE is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FY04 FYE, 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 FY04 FYE registered?

FY04 FYE is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is FY04 FYE safe to buy?

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