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A17 ULN

2004 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,473 mi
Last recorded109,473 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2010
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 ULN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2010 109,473 miles

front discs wearing thin

Pass 27 May 2009 97,281 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 97,281 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 78,180 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 76,943 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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A17 ULN is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 A17 ULN, 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

How do I check the history of A17 ULN?

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What year was A17 ULN registered?

A17 ULN is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 9 July 2004.

Is A17 ULN safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 ULN shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A17 ULN have outstanding finance?

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