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AK04 HZU

2004 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

168,981 mi
Last recorded168,981 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 HZU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 168,981 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 168,964 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 160,424 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 150,274 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 140,377 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 132,000 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 124,387 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 117,626 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 104,186 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 93,579 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 79,305 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 67,108 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 53,582 miles

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

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

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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AK04 HZU is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AK04 HZU, 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 AK04 HZU registered?

AK04 HZU is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 March 2004.

Is AK04 HZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK04 HZU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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