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GY54 PYW

2004 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

166,496 mi
Last recorded166,496 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY54 PYW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2018 166,496 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2017 160,535 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 142,484 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2015 128,475 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 110,883 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 94,947 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 75,602 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 75,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 11 Mar 2012 75,456 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 74,091 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 69,767 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 59,799 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2007 51,454 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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GY54 PYW is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GY54 PYW, 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 GY54 PYW registered?

GY54 PYW is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 16 November 2004.

Is GY54 PYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY54 PYW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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