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BG04 FJP

2004 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

143,807 mi
Last recorded143,807 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 FJP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2020 143,807 miles

Offside Rear Inner 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 May 2019 137,178 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 129,017 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 119,036 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 110,321 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 102,295 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 May 2015 102,295 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2014 99,180 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2013 94,400 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 7 May 2013 94,400 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 May 2012 86,609 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 86,573 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2011 79,194 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 79,167 miles

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

front brake discs coroded

Pass 13 May 2010 73,229 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2009 67,609 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 60,265 miles

Front pads look low.

N/S/R tyre close to limit.

Puncture light on

Pass 12 Apr 2007 50,149 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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BG04 FJP is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BG04 FJP, 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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BG04 FJP is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 14 April 2004.

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