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M15 YDM

2004 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,897 mi
Last recorded145,897 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM15 YDM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2015 145,897 miles

Nearside Front screen cracked

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

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

oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2014 126,542 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 126,542 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

windscreen damage

Pass 6 Aug 2013 119,519 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner amd outer edges

play in steering rack inner joint (s)

Fail 31 Jul 2013 119,510 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 2 Aug 2012 111,353 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)

slight damage off side front door mirror

Pass 31 May 2011 96,542 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 78,867 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 51,962 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 39,207 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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M15 YDM is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M15 YDM, 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 M15 YDM registered?

M15 YDM is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 17 September 2004.

Is M15 YDM safe to buy?

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