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YA53 YGE

2004 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

128,476 mi
Last recorded128,476 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA53 YGE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 128,476 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2025 128,472 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2016 123,359 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 10 Aug 2016 123,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 19 Aug 2015 121,293 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 116,718 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 109,174 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 109,174 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 Jul 2012 101,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Jul 2012 101,923 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 22 Jul 2012 101,807 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge close to expose the cords

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 95,336 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 84,668 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 84,607 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 74,060 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 74,060 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 64,739 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 64,732 miles

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

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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YA53 YGE is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YA53 YGE, 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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YA53 YGE is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 22 January 2004.

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