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AE04 GFK

2004 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2013
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,257 mi
Last recorded48,257 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2012
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 GFK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 23 Oct 2012 48,257 miles

all 4 tyres perishing on the shoulders.

Pass 15 Nov 2011 42,837 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 35,669 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2009 28,695 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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AE04 GFK is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AE04 GFK, 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 AE04 GFK registered?

AE04 GFK is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 17 March 2004.

Is AE04 GFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE04 GFK shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AE04 GFK have outstanding finance?

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