MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,692 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Oil leak
Undertrays and engine covers fitted
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Both (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating Both (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leak
Undertrays and engine covers fitted
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint top front outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
front tyres wearing inner edges and treads low
headlamps slightly opaque
rear exhaust silencer box hanger insecure
rear tyre treads low and cracking in tread
undertrays fitted making thorough inspection of some testable items impossible
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside 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)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Oil leak ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint top front outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front tyres wearing inner edges and treads low
headlamps slightly opaque
rear exhaust silencer box hanger insecure
rear tyre treads low and cracking in tread
undertrays fitted making thorough inspection of some testable items impossible
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
condensation nearside front indicator
engine management light illuminated on dash indicating a fault
headlamps slightly opaque
nearside wiper smearing slightly
slight blow / gas leak centre exhaust silencer box
undertrays fitted making thorough inspection of some testable items impossible
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
condensation nearside front indicator
engine management light illuminated on dash indicating a fault
headlamps slightly opaque
nearside wiper smearing slightly
slight blow / gas leak centre exhaust silencer box
undertrays fitted making thorough inspection of some testable items impossible
headlamps slightly opaque
offside rear outer CV boot leaking grease
plastic underbody trims fitted making thorough inspection of some testable items impossible
headlamps slightly opaque
plastic undertrays obscuring vision of some teasstable items
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
headlamps slightly opaque
plastic undertrays obscuring vision non some testable items
front tyres wearing on inner edges and treads low
offside front headlamp fixing bracket broken but headlamp secure
rear tyre treads low
slight condensation nearside front headlamp
underside of vehicle covered with plastic shields obscuring vision
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
front tyres wearing on inner edges and treads low
offside front headlamp fixing bracket broken but headlamp secure
rear tyre treads low
slight condensation nearside front headlamp
underside of vehicle covered with plastic shields obscuring vision
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
unable to see brake pipes under the vehicle due to under trays
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight play n/s/r
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight play n/s/r
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS
POWER STEERING FLUID TANK CAP MISSING
How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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RN53 MYB is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 RN53 MYB, 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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RN53 MYB is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 26 January 2004.
Is RN53 MYB safe to buy?
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