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YD54 HWJ

2004 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

189,148 mi
Last recorded189,148 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2013
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD54 HWJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2013 189,148 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2013 189,148 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 178,143 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2012 178,112 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 166,123 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 146,710 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 137,926 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 112,121 miles

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.

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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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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