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AV04 XRM

2004 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

113,191 mi
Last recorded113,191 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2013
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 XRM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2013 113,191 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 May 2012 107,625 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 103,463 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 103,458 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake pad warning lamp

Pass 15 Jun 2010 96,070 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 90,954 miles

Nearside Rear 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 23 Jun 2008 86,474 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 79,245 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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AV04 XRM is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AV04 XRM, 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 AV04 XRM registered?

AV04 XRM is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 21 April 2004.

Is AV04 XRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV04 XRM shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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