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YC53 JBP

2004 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

167,716 mi
Last recorded167,716 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 JBP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 167,716 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2026 167,714 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Entrance/exit door defective in operation (9.1.1 (a))

Rear Seat belt buckle missing centre (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended centre (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 161,262 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 156,093 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 151,204 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 147,284 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 147,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 142,389 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 142,386 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 135,893 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 126,901 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 118,584 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 109,683 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 100,825 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 91,991 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 86,376 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 80,967 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 76,096 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 68,792 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 54,461 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 54,461 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 47,300 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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YC53 JBP is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YC53 JBP, 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 YC53 JBP registered?

YC53 JBP is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 24 January 2004.

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