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YR54 URD

2004 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

137,201 mi
Last recorded137,201 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR54 URD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2019 137,201 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides upper boots (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm rear bush STRONG ADVISE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides both boots damp (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 120,436 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 113,495 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 109,967 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 101,775 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 95,233 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 87,680 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 72,812 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 67,480 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Dec 2008 59,682 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2008 59,682 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2007 48,902 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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YR54 URD is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YR54 URD, 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 YR54 URD registered?

YR54 URD is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 25 October 2004.

Is YR54 URD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR54 URD shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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