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YF04 PYS

2004 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,324 mi
Last recorded75,324 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2009
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2009 75,324 miles

front no.plate cracked

headlap aims on limits

o/s/r tyre on limit

slight judder at front brakes

wipers smearing

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front shocker boot covers split

both front tyres close to limit + edges wearing low

both rear shockers slightly damp

covers under vehicle unable to check coponents properly

exhaust system coroded

Pass 13 Aug 2008 56,246 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 29,654 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 29,589 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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 PYS is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 YF04 PYS, 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 YF04 PYS registered?

YF04 PYS is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 15 June 2004.

Is YF04 PYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF04 PYS shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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