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HY54 HDF

2004 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

198,666 mi
Last recorded198,666 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY54 HDF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2021 198,666 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Jun 2021 198,666 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2020 190,012 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 187,437 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 187,437 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 185,521 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges.

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 183,101 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 180,047 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 179,004 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 177,597 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 175,187 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)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 149,588 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 125,078 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 99,531 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 75,441 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 55,822 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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HY54 HDF is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HY54 HDF, 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 HY54 HDF registered?

HY54 HDF is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 21 September 2004.

Is HY54 HDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY54 HDF shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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