MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,039 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMITS (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMITS (5.2.3 (e))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMITS (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMITS (5.2.3 (e))
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Slight knock from steering
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Slight knock from steering
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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RN53 YCE is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 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 YCE, 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 YCE is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 21 January 2004.
Is RN53 YCE safe to buy?
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