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YC04 WUE

2004 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

137,528 mi
Last recorded137,528 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC04 WUE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 137,528 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front suspension dust covers o/s & n/s deteriorating

Rear Lower suspension inner bushes deteriorated

Rear brake pipes covered in grease

Rear heat shield loose

Fail 2 Mar 2017 137,528 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front suspension dust covers o/s & n/s deteriorating

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

Rear Lower suspension inner bushes deteriorated

Rear brake pipes covered in grease

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 11 Mar 2016 122,402 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 111,705 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2015 111,704 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 99,751 miles

slight wear n/s/f suspention / steering rack

Fail 30 Jan 2014 99,750 miles

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

slight wear n/s/f suspention / steering rack

Pass 24 Apr 2013 90,698 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 86,735 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2011 78,832 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 70,570 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 58,264 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 39,177 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 39,156 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 11 May 2007 20,834 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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YC04 WUE is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Silver 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 YC04 WUE, 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 YC04 WUE registered?

YC04 WUE is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 April 2004.

Is YC04 WUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC04 WUE shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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