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AF04 FVW

2004 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

176,672 mi
Last recorded176,672 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2011
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 FVW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 4 Oct 2011 176,672 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 94,882 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 82,105 miles

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 10 Nov 2008 79,921 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 59,485 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 32,142 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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AF04 FVW is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 AF04 FVW, 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 AF04 FVW?

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What year was AF04 FVW registered?

AF04 FVW is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is AF04 FVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF04 FVW shows 6 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 AF04 FVW have outstanding finance?

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