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PY54 HKB

2004 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2012
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

107,773 mi
Last recorded107,773 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2011
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY54 HKB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 8 Apr 2011 107,773 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2009 105,038 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 93,135 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 85,485 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 HKB is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HKB, 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 HKB registered?

PY54 HKB is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 9 December 2004.

Is PY54 HKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for PY54 HKB shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PY54 HKB have outstanding finance?

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