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YT54 DHV

2004 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

221,092 mi
Last recorded221,092 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT54 DHV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2017 221,092 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 27 Nov 2017 220,586 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 131,961 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2016 131,959 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine warning light on

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Oct 2016 131,957 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

eml light on

oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2015 119,389 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 119,109 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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)

Engine oil leak

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 102,025 miles

Oil leak

drive control warning light on dash

Pass 23 Aug 2012 96,233 miles

n/s/f tyre on 2mm

o/s/f tyre on 3mm

traction warning light on

Pass 6 Sep 2011 89,743 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 85,226 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 85,225 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 79,323 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Sep 2009 79,323 miles

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 68,696 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Aug 2007 51,045 miles

n/s/r tyre 2.0 mm center tread

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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YT54 DHV is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 YT54 DHV, 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 YT54 DHV registered?

YT54 DHV is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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