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RN53 MYB

2004 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

139,692 mi
Last recorded139,692 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN53 MYB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 139,692 miles

Oil leak

Undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 22 Oct 2018 139,687 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 132,504 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2017 132,502 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 125,653 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2016 125,650 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 119,452 miles

headlamps slightly opaque

offside rear outer CV boot leaking grease

plastic underbody trims fitted making thorough inspection of some testable items impossible

Pass 22 Oct 2014 115,297 miles

headlamps slightly opaque

plastic undertrays obscuring vision of some teasstable items

Fail 9 Oct 2014 115,146 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 113,575 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2013 113,573 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 109,361 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 95,040 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play n/s/r

Fail 24 Oct 2011 95,040 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 88,488 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 88,486 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 63,086 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 50,778 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 50,367 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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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.

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