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AG04 AYW

2004 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

127,175 mi
Last recorded127,175 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG04 AYW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2017 127,175 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint nearside/offside (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted and engine covers fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2015 123,377 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 120,000 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 113,792 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 113,391 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre wearing middle

Pass 16 Aug 2012 84,187 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2011 66,435 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 62,066 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 56,834 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 50,987 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 50,987 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 45,809 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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AG04 AYW is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AG04 AYW, 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 AG04 AYW registered?

AG04 AYW is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is AG04 AYW safe to buy?

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