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YV04 EYC

2004 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,572 mi
Last recorded120,572 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV04 EYC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2020 120,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2020 119,940 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 110,529 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2018 99,613 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 99,432 miles

Nearside Front 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 24 May 2017 87,618 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 108,154 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also has a worn inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also has a worn inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 77,381 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 67,544 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 May 2015 67,544 miles

Offside Front 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2014 59,776 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 33,986 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 53,986 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2012 47,897 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2011 40,888 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 35,880 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 35,857 miles

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 18 May 2009 31,106 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 22,872 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 16,212 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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YV04 EYC is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YV04 EYC, 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 YV04 EYC registered?

YV04 EYC is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 May 2004.

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