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DL04 THK

2004 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,596 mi
Last recorded130,596 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2012
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL04 THK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2012 130,596 miles

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

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

front and rear discs slightly pitted

nearside front steering rack inner arm slight play

Fail 26 Jun 2012 130,596 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front and rear discs slightly pitted

nearside front steering rack inner arm slight play

Pass 18 Apr 2011 119,509 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 119,508 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 105,769 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 87,204 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 87,204 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r reflector missing

Pass 8 Apr 2008 67,010 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 52,640 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 THK is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 DL04 THK, 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 DL04 THK registered?

DL04 THK is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 13 March 2004.

Is DL04 THK safe to buy?

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