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BP04 THZ

2004 BMW 5 Series

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

256,807 mi
Last recorded256,807 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP04 THZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024 256,807 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 256,213 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 254,527 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 253,634 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 251,333 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 249,858 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 249,858 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 248,168 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 245,967 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 242,086 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 238,701 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 236,203 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 231,440 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 212,745 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pipes greased up, full inspection not possible

Fail 22 Jun 2012 212,428 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear brake pipes greased up, full inspection not possible

Pass 14 Jun 2011 184,663 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn on edge's

Fail 14 Jun 2011 184,663 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)

Offside front tyre worn on edge's

Pass 23 Jun 2010 170,085 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 169,718 miles

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Fail 10 Jul 2009 154,708 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 154,708 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 125,967 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 57,535 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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BP04 THZ is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 BP04 THZ, 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 BP04 THZ registered?

BP04 THZ is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 8 July 2004.

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