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YA04 UHM

2004 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,823 mi
Last recorded82,823 miles
Recorded on31 May 2012
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA04 UHM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2012 82,823 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 200,655 miles

front tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 5 Jul 2010 163,629 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2009 124,006 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 81,817 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 55,000 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 54,768 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 54,717 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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YA04 UHM is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YA04 UHM, 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 YA04 UHM registered?

YA04 UHM is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is YA04 UHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA04 UHM shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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