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YS54 NRF

2004 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

170,051 mi
Last recorded170,051 miles
Recorded on6 May 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS54 NRF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2022 170,051 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 170,602 miles

Brake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

tyre presure light staying on

Pass 19 May 2021 167,624 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 165,143 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 10 May 2019 162,552 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 159,786 miles

both rear tyres close to limits

Pass 16 May 2017 157,021 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 157,015 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2016 153,788 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 151,154 miles

both front tyres worn smooth on the inner and outer edges

drivers side front tyre has a cut in the edge of the inner tread

Pass 1 Mar 2010 146,686 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2010 146,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 126,816 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 120,419 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 89,559 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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YS54 NRF is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YS54 NRF, 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 YS54 NRF registered?

YS54 NRF is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 6 December 2004.

Is YS54 NRF safe to buy?

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