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PY54 FTP

2004 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

428,100 mi
Last recorded428,100 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY54 FTP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2024 428,100 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside/offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2023 421,281 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 412,631 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2021 403,222 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under-trays fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2020 245,286 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 240,016 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 226,320 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 213,094 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 213,094 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)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 196,572 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 318,446 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 181,133 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 169,565 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 247,451 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 229,431 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 132,093 miles

all brake discs slightly worn and pitted

Pass 10 Nov 2010 121,120 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 109,332 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 93,215 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre worn on outer shoulder

offside front tyre worn on outrer shoulder

Fail 17 Nov 2008 93,210 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre worn on outer shoulder

offside front tyre worn on outrer shoulder

Pass 26 Nov 2007 75,753 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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PY54 FTP is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FTP, 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 PY54 FTP registered?

PY54 FTP is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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The MOT history for PY54 FTP shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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