MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
175,773 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
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))
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))
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))
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))
o/s/f tyre close to limit, airbag light covered black tape
crack in screen
o/s/r tyre inner edge wearing
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
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
tyre pressure light on
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front brake pads 1/4 left
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
plastic gaurd covering all the underneath of vehicle making inspection of some components impossible
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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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