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DA04 PVV

2004 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,000 mi
Last recorded147,000 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA04 PVV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 147,000 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 146,998 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 142,189 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 142,175 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 137,441 miles

Offside Front lower front arm inner bush slight play

Offside Front steering rack arm slight play

engine damp with oil

sill kit fitted - offside sill kit damaged

Nearside Rear tyre worn low inner edge on limit, splitting inner sidewall

Offside Rear tyre worn low inner edge on limit, splitting inner sidewall

Fail 15 Jan 2016 137,441 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link top boot (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link top boot (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front lower front arm inner bush slight play

Offside Front steering rack arm slight play

engine damp with oil

sill kit fitted - offside sill kit damaged

Nearside Rear tyre worn low inner edge on limit, splitting inner sidewall

Offside Rear tyre worn low inner edge on limit, splitting inner sidewall

Pass 29 Jun 2015 131,040 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 121,038 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 110,684 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 28 Jun 2013 110,684 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2012 94,034 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 83,652 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 7 Jun 2011 83,652 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 74,068 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2010 74,068 miles

Nearside Outer Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Inner Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 64,943 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 55,402 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 45,641 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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DA04 PVV is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DA04 PVV, 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 DA04 PVV registered?

DA04 PVV is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 14 May 2004.

Is DA04 PVV safe to buy?

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