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AF04 RZB

2004 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

158,830 mi
Last recorded158,830 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 RZB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 158,830 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 152,891 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush front arm (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush front arm (2.5.B.2b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 141,896 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 May 2013 130,457 miles

Offside Front 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 2 May 2012 126,658 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

damage to front bumper

sat nav removed

Pass 27 Apr 2011 123,568 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 123,568 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 109,452 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 95,015 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 81,201 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 56,961 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 RZB is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 RZB, 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 AF04 RZB registered?

AF04 RZB is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 10 March 2004.

Is AF04 RZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF04 RZB shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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