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YG04 LVB

2004 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

110,810 mi
Last recorded110,810 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG04 LVB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 110,810 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 103,743 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2024 103,743 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 97,645 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2023 97,366 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 88,256 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 87,589 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 86,767 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 86,767 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 86,155 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 85,867 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 85,583 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 85,583 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 84,533 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 79,998 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 76,552 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 76,552 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 73,324 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 73,324 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 69,831 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 66,225 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2011 66,225 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 62,662 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 62,654 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 57,349 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 46,606 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 34,093 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 33,801 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 33,801 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2007 33,715 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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YG04 LVB is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YG04 LVB, 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 YG04 LVB registered?

YG04 LVB is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 23 April 2004.

Is YG04 LVB safe to buy?

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