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AK04 ZVY

2004 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

216,107 mi
Last recorded216,107 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 ZVY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2024 216,107 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2024 216,107 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both front (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing both front (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Side repeater not working both front (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 210,721 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 206,894 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 206,894 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 202,457 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 195,196 miles

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 189,460 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 185,147 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Mar 2017 185,147 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Mar 2016 179,085 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 170,501 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 161,782 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres wearing on edges

slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 22 Feb 2013 152,919 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 146,086 miles

oil leek

unable to check underside of vehicle fully due to covers fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2011 130,632 miles

unable to check underside of vehicle fully due to lower panels fitted

Pass 24 May 2010 123,882 miles

unable to check underside of vehcile fully due to lower panels fitted front to rear

Pass 20 Apr 2009 106,811 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 87,727 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 71,532 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 ZVY is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 ZVY, 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 ZVY registered?

AK04 ZVY is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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