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R555 YAS

2004 BMW 5 Series

Blue Lpg 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

238,160 mi
Last recorded238,160 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR555 YAS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2015 238,160 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Oct 2015 238,160 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 139,696 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2014 133,645 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2013 118,138 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 118,138 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2013 112,992 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 95,480 miles

nsf tyre cut in sidewall

Pass 25 Jan 2011 88,872 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 82,414 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 77,280 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 77,280 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 715,057 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 64,746 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 64,746 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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R555 YAS is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R555 YAS, 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 R555 YAS registered?

R555 YAS is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 12 March 2004.

Is R555 YAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R555 YAS shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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