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YP04 BZB

2004 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

183,436 mi
Last recorded183,436 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP04 BZB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2020 183,436 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess BOTH REAR HANDBRAKE CABLES STARTING TO RUB ON DRIVESHAFTS (1.1.15 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONTS METAL PIPE UP TO FLEXY HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR AXLE LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT INNER EDGES WEARING SMOOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Apr 2020 183,434 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT ARM,FRONT BUSH MARKED WITH YELLOW CHALK (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake cable damaged but not to excess BOTH REAR HANDBRAKE CABLES STARTING TO RUB ON DRIVESHAFTS (1.1.15 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONTS METAL PIPE UP TO FLEXY HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR AXLE LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT INNER EDGES WEARING SMOOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 179,642 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 3 Apr 2019 179,642 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 174,292 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush track control (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Mar 2018 174,201 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour Blue (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play Rear arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort Parking (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Apr 2017 168,783 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

offside front lower front arm, inner bush has movement

oil leak

Pass 20 May 2016 163,929 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front lower suspension arm front bushes have slight movement

Fail 20 May 2016 163,927 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front lower suspension arm front bushes have slight movement

Fail 25 Jun 2015 147,532 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2015 147,532 miles

Oil leak

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2014 324,657 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 324,657 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 288,552 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 232,859 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 232,859 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2012 232,731 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 Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside 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)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 170,342 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 90,110 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 86,304 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 74,227 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 74,227 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)

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

plastic cover fitted under vehicle

Pass 27 Mar 2008 63,923 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 50,267 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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YP04 BZB is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YP04 BZB, 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 YP04 BZB registered?

YP04 BZB is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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