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YF04 DCE

2004 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

109,833 mi
Last recorded109,833 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF04 DCE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Dec 2015 109,833 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing No access to fuel cap (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Boot area appears to be fire damaged

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Pass 7 Jul 2014 97,944 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 80,870 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 69,747 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 69,747 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 60,501 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 40,004 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 132,803 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 103,856 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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YF04 DCE is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YF04 DCE, 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 YF04 DCE registered?

YF04 DCE is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 22 June 2004.

Is YF04 DCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF04 DCE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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