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Y4 DJO

2004 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

92,297 mi
Last recorded92,297 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY4 DJO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2017 92,297 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 82,460 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both nearside & offside (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear suspension joints creaking / noisy

Pass 15 Jul 2015 156,612 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 156,612 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 144,618 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 131,921 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front wipers smeary

Pass 28 Mar 2012 120,723 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 109,061 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 108,937 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2011 108,920 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 99,261 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 30 Mar 2009 92,273 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Mar 2009 92,273 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Mar 2008 84,553 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 69,978 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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Y4 DJO is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel 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 Y4 DJO, 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 Y4 DJO registered?

Y4 DJO is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 26 March 2004.

Is Y4 DJO safe to buy?

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