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YL53 NJK

2004 BMW 5 Series

Grey Lpg 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,784 mi
Last recorded136,784 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL53 NJK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2015 136,784 miles

Engine and undercovers fitted

Fail 26 Nov 2015 136,783 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine and undercovers fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2015 125,064 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 123,909 miles

window screen cracked but not in drivers veiw

Pass 9 Feb 2013 12,249 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 119,554 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 109,541 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 97,331 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 97,331 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 82,388 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2009 82,388 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 64,547 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

check parking brake system, long travel on lever

Fail 20 Feb 2008 64,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

check parking brake system, long travel on lever

Pass 5 Feb 2007 46,503 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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YL53 NJK is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 4,398cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YL53 NJK, 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 YL53 NJK registered?

YL53 NJK is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 13 February 2004.

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The MOT history for YL53 NJK shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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