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BN04 HZY

2004 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

159,809 mi
Last recorded159,809 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 HZY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2015 159,809 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2014 138,397 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s front dipped beam image slightly to the right

Pass 17 Apr 2013 114,924 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 95,314 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2012 95,306 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 92,794 miles

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

all tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 9 Dec 2010 83,407 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 74,468 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 64,574 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 51,942 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)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 37,519 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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BN04 HZY is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BN04 HZY, 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

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What year was BN04 HZY registered?

BN04 HZY is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 5 March 2004.

Is BN04 HZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN04 HZY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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