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DL04 BTX

2004 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

175,773 mi
Last recorded175,773 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL04 BTX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2021 175,773 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 175,626 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Road wheel fixing missing all 4 wheels have one stud missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 162,506 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Dec 2019 162,501 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 155,513 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened trailing arm ,upper support (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 144,706 miles

o/s/f tyre close to limit, airbag light covered black tape

Pass 19 Oct 2016 137,577 miles

crack in screen

o/s/r tyre inner edge wearing

Fail 19 Oct 2016 137,577 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

crack in screen

o/s/r tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 21 Oct 2015 125,141 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 125,141 miles

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings rack end (2.2.B.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both front (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear handbrakes just met requirements

Pass 26 Sep 2014 114,488 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 111,596 miles

tyre pressure light on

Pass 24 Sep 2012 104,766 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads 1/4 left

Pass 20 Sep 2011 94,236 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 85,027 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 85,027 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 75,803 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 64,772 miles

plastic gaurd covering all the underneath of vehicle making inspection of some components impossible

Pass 25 Sep 2007 32,152 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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DL04 BTX is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DL04 BTX, 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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DL04 BTX is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 August 2004.

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