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PY54 FTJ

2004 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

152,139 mi
Last recorded152,139 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY54 FTJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2022 152,139 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 146,295 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2021 146,271 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 128,054 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 120,068 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2018 115,469 miles

Oil leak Gearbox ()

Pass 3 Apr 2017 105,303 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 104,066 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 102,513 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Apr 2015 102,513 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Apr 2014 98,941 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 98,941 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 86,757 miles

front pads low

Pass 17 Apr 2012 81,126 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 73,925 miles

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

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)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 65,773 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 52,082 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 44,126 miles

front numberplate cracked and rear numberplate starting to peel

Fail 7 Feb 2008 44,126 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front numberplate cracked and rear numberplate starting to peel

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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PY54 FTJ is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 PY54 FTJ, 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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PY54 FTJ is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 10 December 2004.

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