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YM04 HUU

2004 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

166,861 mi
Last recorded166,861 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM04 HUU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2023 166,861 miles

Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Dec 2023 166,861 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 165,451 miles

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

Under Tray Fitted

Fail 1 Sep 2022 165,446 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Under Tray Fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2021 164,411 miles

both nearside and offside rear bottom suspension arm bushes are slightly deteriorated

horn works but intermittently

slight smear from the front wiper blades

slight travel on brake pedal when in use

Pass 29 Jun 2020 162,584 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement off side front rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 159,465 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 154,012 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 154,012 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 146,095 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 140,012 miles

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

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

slightly oil leaking

Fail 6 Nov 2015 140,012 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing both side (2.4.G.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

slightly oil leaking

Pass 3 Nov 2014 135,333 miles

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

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

Rear 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 Nov 2013 122,945 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 116,775 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 102,620 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 101,218 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 97,970 miles

offside front tyre slightly damaged on between outer tread and outer side wall

Pass 28 Oct 2009 89,506 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 73,022 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 5,119 miles

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

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

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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YM04 HUU is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YM04 HUU, 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 YM04 HUU registered?

YM04 HUU is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 4 June 2004.

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