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AF04 GWZ

2004 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

183,997 mi
Last recorded183,997 miles
Recorded on8 May 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 GWZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2021 183,997 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 181,344 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 174,812 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 174,812 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2017 168,963 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 164,031 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front outer side light inop

Fail 9 Dec 2015 163,978 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front outer side light inop

Pass 23 Oct 2014 157,115 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2014 157,109 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 147,805 miles

o/s park brake poor

Fail 3 Oct 2013 147,719 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

o/s park brake poor

Pass 28 Sep 2012 137,291 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 121,266 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 104,759 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES BADLY WORN ON BOTH EDGES

BOTH REAR TYRES 2MM / WORN ON EDGES

Pass 3 Aug 2009 89,701 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 82,882 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 6 Aug 2007 69,817 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 63,358 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 GWZ is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GWZ, 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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What year was AF04 GWZ registered?

AF04 GWZ is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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