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AX04 TFZ

2004 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

105,633 mi
Last recorded105,633 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2011
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 TFZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2011 105,633 miles

o/s/r tyre inner edge worn

Fail 15 Jul 2011 105,627 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/r tyre inner edge worn

Pass 19 Aug 2010 160,366 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

n/s front marker light as only 25% l. e. d. lights working.

rear tyres wearing on inside tread

slight crack in upper o/s of screen just outside a zone

Fail 19 Aug 2010 160,366 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

n/s front marker light as only 25% l. e. d. lights working.

rear tyres wearing on inside tread

slight crack in upper o/s of screen just outside a zone

Pass 21 Jul 2009 140,682 miles

Both front tyres bold on inner edges.

Both rear tyres have deep cuts in tread pattern.

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2009 140,488 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front number plate cracked.

Front tyres worn on inner edges.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 109,544 miles

Nearside front amber side marker is dim

Nearside rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge + small cuts in tyre

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

Offside rear tyre is partially bald on the inner edge + small cuts in tyre

Pass 6 Jul 2007 78,849 miles

Cuts in rear tyres.

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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AX04 TFZ is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 AX04 TFZ, 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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AX04 TFZ is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 July 2004.

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