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YY04 NZH

2004 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

239,910 mi
Last recorded239,910 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY04 NZH
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 239,910 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 223,251 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 223,251 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 207,555 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 207,531 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2014 193,628 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 174,822 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 175,248 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 1 May 2012 161,909 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 161,909 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 140,273 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 122,130 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 122,130 miles

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Apr 2009 107,986 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 107,986 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 94,255 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 94,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 May 2007 79,700 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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YY04 NZH is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YY04 NZH, 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 YY04 NZH registered?

YY04 NZH is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 4 May 2004.

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