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AK04 VUX

2004 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,068 mi
Last recorded140,068 miles
Recorded on19 May 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 VUX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2018 140,068 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 May 2017 126,680 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 May 2016 120,945 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 110,692 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 100,246 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 May 2014 100,232 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2013 144,326 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2012 75,332 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 75,274 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 May 2011 63,646 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 63,646 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 May 2010 51,292 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 46,097 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 41,113 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 41,113 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 36,193 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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AK04 VUX is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VUX, 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 AK04 VUX registered?

AK04 VUX is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 24 April 2004.

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