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SP04 YHA

2004 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

144,545 mi
Last recorded144,545 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP04 YHA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2016 144,545 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear tyres worn to 2mm bars

Fail 3 May 2016 144,520 miles

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 Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear tyres worn to 2mm bars

Pass 1 May 2015 133,100 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 122,675 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 120,487 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 117,532 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 117,532 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2011 111,471 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 101,247 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 90,903 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 69,132 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 60,094 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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SP04 YHA is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 SP04 YHA, 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 SP04 YHA registered?

SP04 YHA is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 26 March 2004.

Is SP04 YHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP04 YHA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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