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HV54 FYC

2004 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

134,125 mi
Last recorded134,125 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV54 FYC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 134,125 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 121,980 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 115,243 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 106,593 miles

Slight play in offside front steering arm inner joint but not detectable at wheel

Pass 30 Oct 2012 95,147 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Oct 2012 95,145 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 80,502 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Oct 2011 80,256 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 64,826 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 47,788 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 47,658 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 34,880 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 25,710 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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HV54 FYC is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HV54 FYC, 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 HV54 FYC registered?

HV54 FYC is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 September 2004.

Is HV54 FYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV54 FYC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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