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HY04 XBR

2004 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,549 mi
Last recorded108,549 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY04 XBR
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 108,549 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Oct 2016 108,544 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Oct 2015 98,873 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 91,331 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 87,656 miles

front wipers smering but clearing enough to meet the mot standerds

Fail 4 Dec 2013 87,656 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

front wipers smering but clearing enough to meet the mot standerds

Fail 27 Nov 2013 87,656 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Wiper blades smearing but clearing enough to meet the M.O.T Standards

Pass 21 Dec 2012 84,170 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 84,144 miles

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

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

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

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

rear registration plate not fully secured

Pass 16 Dec 2011 80,028 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 80,021 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 73,655 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 64,277 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 36,984 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 27,218 miles

both rear tyres are near legal limits

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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HY04 XBR is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 HY04 XBR, 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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HY04 XBR is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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