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BM04 ZSZ

2004 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

147,527 mi
Last recorded147,527 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM04 ZSZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 147,527 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 130,023 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 120,020 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 109,543 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 109,543 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 106,369 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2012 99,292 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 94,828 miles

advise ns & os rear tyres

both front to rear brake pipes showing corrosion under rear frame

front brake disc's have slight judder

Pass 4 Sep 2010 87,080 miles

near side front tyre wearing to inner edge/engine oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2009 71,206 miles

both sides front tyres wearing low/both sides rear tyres wearing low/exhaust corroding

Pass 30 Aug 2008 53,051 miles

both sides rear tyres wearing low/off side front track controlarm rear bush slight play/vehicle shorouded under

Pass 1 Sep 2007 44,514 miles

both front discs wearing †both rear discs wearing

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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BM04 ZSZ is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 BM04 ZSZ, 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 BM04 ZSZ registered?

BM04 ZSZ is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is BM04 ZSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BM04 ZSZ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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