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ADY 862D

2004 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

110,530 mi
Last recorded110,530 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADY 862D
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 110,530 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 110,529 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)

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)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 103,023 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 94,397 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 78,392 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 68,531 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 68,531 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 59,704 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 53,901 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 45,043 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 40,696 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 34,579 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 27,269 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 20,364 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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ADY 862D is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ADY 862D, 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 ADY 862D?

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What year was ADY 862D registered?

ADY 862D is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 21 January 2004.

Is ADY 862D safe to buy?

The MOT history for ADY 862D shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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