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BL04 GFK

2004 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

151,268 mi
Last recorded151,268 miles
Recorded on21 May 2014
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 GFK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2014 151,268 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2013 143,802 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 133,292 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 122,332 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 113,853 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2009 113,853 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 103,824 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 97,003 miles

Undertray fitted

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 65,513 miles

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

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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BL04 GFK is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BL04 GFK, 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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What year was BL04 GFK registered?

BL04 GFK is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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