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YG04 VEB

2004 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

194,615 mi
Last recorded194,615 miles
Recorded on6 May 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG04 VEB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2022 194,615 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 194,615 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 191,754 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens foggy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens foggy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2020 191,736 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded where it joins flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both foggy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 188,232 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 188,175 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 188,175 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2018 177,046 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 160,181 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 145,737 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 145,737 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nsf tyre nailed and leaking

nsr tyre damaged sidewall leaking

Pass 26 Feb 2015 134,544 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2014 126,021 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2013 109,419 miles

nearside front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear borderline

offside rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 20 Feb 2012 102,425 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 98,682 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs worn slightly

slight play o/s rack end

undertrays fitted (some testible items not visible)

Fail 11 Feb 2011 98,682 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front brake discs worn slightly

slight play o/s rack end

undertrays fitted (some testible items not visible)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 90,086 miles

rear wishbone bushes worn

brake spring missing from o/s/r brake caliper

Pass 16 Feb 2009 75,688 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 57,703 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 42,860 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 VEB is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VEB, 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 YG04 VEB registered?

YG04 VEB is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 17 March 2004.

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The MOT history for YG04 VEB shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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