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GN54 YMO

2004 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

177,391 mi
Last recorded177,391 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN54 YMO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2024 177,391 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 173,609 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 173,606 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Worn very thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 167,169 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 163,396 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 156,382 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 146,411 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 135,909 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 135,017 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Emission trigger point not met

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under trays fitted

n/s/r seat belt buckle casing damaged

Fail 4 Jan 2017 134,953 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Central seat belt flexible stalk missing unable to check operation of middle seat belt

Front brake discs lipped/worn

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread grooves

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

both front tyres have gauges in outer sidewalls not showing cords

engine covers fitted obscuring view of engine bay components

fuel flap wont open

under trays fitted obscuring view of underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2016 123,122 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 114,710 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 106,797 miles

1. Note;- The car is low emission.

Pass 27 Dec 2012 88,361 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 87,360 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 76,363 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 66,049 miles

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

engine breather blocked

oil leak engine

oil leak gearbox

Pass 28 Nov 2008 54,138 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 41,515 miles

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

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

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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GN54 YMO is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 GN54 YMO, 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 GN54 YMO registered?

GN54 YMO is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 22 December 2004.

Is GN54 YMO safe to buy?

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