MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,112 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
n/s/r handbrake slightly low effort
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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YY54 OXB is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 YY54 OXB, 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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YY54 OXB is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 2 December 2004.
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