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YG54 OZM

2004 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

162,853 mi
Last recorded162,853 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG54 OZM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2017 162,853 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear brake pads getting low

eml light

Fail 23 Jan 2017 162,853 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear brake pads getting low

eml light

Pass 21 Jan 2016 148,286 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear brake pads starting to get low

eml light on dash

oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2015 137,750 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jan 2015 137,695 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2014 124,773 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 123,412 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Oct 2013 123,412 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2012 114,741 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 114,741 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 105,335 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 105,335 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

vehicle system is indicating thyat a tyre is punctured.

Pass 17 Sep 2010 95,516 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 95,256 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

front headlamp hight sensor lever broken off

Pass 15 Sep 2009 84,483 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 73,793 miles

front ride height switch connecting lever broken

Pass 28 Sep 2007 61,925 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 61,915 miles

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

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 OZM is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YG54 OZM, 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 YG54 OZM registered?

YG54 OZM is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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