MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
189,148 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advise tracking check
airbag light lit
oil around fuel tank area
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advise tracking check
airbag light lit
oil around fuel tank area
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
a.bumper reflecters broken/missing
a.o/s/f shock absorber weeping oil daping slightly low
a.slight play in o/s/f inner track rod arm inner ball socket/rack body
a.under body oil leak
a.o/s/f shock absorber weeping
a.slight exhaust blow from down pipe area
a.slight play in rack body
How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?
Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YD54 HWJ is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 YD54 HWJ, 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 YD54 HWJ registered?
YD54 HWJ is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 8 September 2004.
Is YD54 HWJ safe to buy?
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