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YL04 JDU

2004 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,312 mi
Last recorded136,312 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL04 JDU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 136,312 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 131,073 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 126,429 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 118,374 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 112,280 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 106,498 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 101,674 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 99,313 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 95,274 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 90,174 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear diff damp

Under vehicle covered in oil (possible oil leak)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jun 2013 90,150 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

N/s side skirt missing

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear diff damp

Under vehicle covered in oil (possible oil leak)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2012 81,614 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 81,614 miles

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

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

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

o/s/front anti/roll bar link worn

Pass 16 Jun 2011 71,832 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 71,828 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 63,616 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 7 Jun 2010 63,616 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Centre Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 55,205 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 46,327 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 36,556 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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YL04 JDU is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YL04 JDU, 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 YL04 JDU registered?

YL04 JDU is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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