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CR51 GBN

2004 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

135,476 mi
Last recorded135,476 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCR51 GBN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2015 135,476 miles

engine has slight oil leakage

Pass 29 Nov 2014 130,659 miles

EML displayed

Engine oil leak.

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 123,559 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 113,949 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Dec 2011 103,995 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 103,960 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 95,847 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 95,847 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 76,495 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 63,869 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 52,593 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 35,004 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 35,004 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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CR51 GBN is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CR51 GBN, 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 CR51 GBN registered?

CR51 GBN is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 January 2004.

Is CR51 GBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for CR51 GBN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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