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BG04 FFH

2004 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

101,381 mi
Last recorded101,381 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2008
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 FFH
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2008 101,381 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 101,381 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 93,516 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 93,515 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2007 93,389 miles

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

large plastic covers under car from front to rear restricting view of underside

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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BG04 FFH is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 BG04 FFH, 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

How do I check the history of BG04 FFH?

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What year was BG04 FFH registered?

BG04 FFH is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 7 May 2004.

Is BG04 FFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG04 FFH shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BG04 FFH have outstanding finance?

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