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CV04 XRL

2004 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

138,273 mi
Last recorded138,273 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV04 XRL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 138,273 miles

Front pads getting low

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 130,946 miles

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

Front Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Mar 2018 130,946 miles

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

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 119,951 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres on limit and bald on inner edges nearly to cords (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2017 119,951 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres on limit and bald on inner edges nearly to cords (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2016 106,107 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 4 Apr 2015 97,067 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 89,335 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 89,335 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 81,044 miles

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

slight damage to osf tyre

Pass 17 Mar 2012 74,921 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 65,749 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 60,114 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 49,156 miles

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

oil leak gearbox ?

Pass 17 Mar 2008 41,535 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 41,535 miles

registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 29,159 miles

n/s front oarking sensor give false alarm.

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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CV04 XRL is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CV04 XRL, 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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CV04 XRL is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 March 2004.

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