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YP54 TNU

2004 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

182,066 mi
Last recorded182,066 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP54 TNU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2015 182,066 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 168,143 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 149,818 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 135,821 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 127,341 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 123,241 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 113,557 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 100,584 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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)

Fail 25 Feb 2008 100,584 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)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 90,177 miles

chip in windscreen zone a

freeplay n/s/r bottom ball joint

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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YP54 TNU is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YP54 TNU, 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 YP54 TNU registered?

YP54 TNU is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 October 2004.

Is YP54 TNU safe to buy?

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