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BF04 VZV

2004 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,352 mi
Last recorded140,352 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 VZV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2017 140,352 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d brush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes has paint on (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone brush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes has paint on (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d brush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes has paint on (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone brush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes has paint on (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

covers under car and tray all round under car

front pads low front disc pitted.

rear disc pitted and pads low

rear pipes has paint on it

Pass 15 Apr 2015 138,415 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 138,415 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 109,878 miles

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2013 101,347 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2013 101,329 miles

Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2011 93,066 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 93,064 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 85,027 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 75,566 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 75,566 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 65,721 miles

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)

nearside front tyre cracked on tread-cord not exposed

offside front tyre cracked on tread-cord not exposed

vehicle fitted with undercover from front to rear not allowing full inspection

Pass 1 Aug 2007 54,573 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 53,537 miles

Nearside Rear Upper 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)

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
Full BMW 5 Series reliability report

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BF04 VZV is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BF04 VZV, 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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BF04 VZV is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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