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YG54 NXU

2004 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

116,270 mi
Last recorded116,270 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG54 NXU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 116,270 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 102,398 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 95,077 miles

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2014 86,138 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2013 77,696 miles

both front tyres are worn on the inner edges.

Pass 4 Sep 2012 71,179 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 64,857 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 58,587 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 58,584 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 49,482 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 41,963 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 41,813 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 33,173 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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YG54 NXU is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YG54 NXU, 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

How do I check the history of YG54 NXU?

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What year was YG54 NXU registered?

YG54 NXU is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is YG54 NXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG54 NXU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YG54 NXU have outstanding finance?

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