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DS04 ZPF

2004 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

142,777 mi
Last recorded142,777 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS04 ZPF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 142,777 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 120,203 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Dec 2023 113,096 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r & o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Dec 2023 112,611 miles

Offside Front Outer Direction indicator not working o/s/f outer wing indicator inoperative (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn o/s/r upper control arm has excessive play in balljoint, requires replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive misting of oil around front under tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode on join to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r rigid brake line starting to corrode, not excessive (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r lower arm rear bush deteriorated, not resulting in any play / movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s/r upper control arm balljoint has slight play, will require attention soon (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy slightly noisy when rotated, will require attention soon (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode on join to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play o/s/f inner track rod ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r rigid brake line starting to corrode, not excessive (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/r lower arm bush deteriorated / not resulting in excessive movement / play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear o/s/r direction tyre fitted incorrectly

plastic under trays fitted front - rear

Pass 20 Dec 2022 102,149 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Dec 2022 101,747 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 97,076 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 90,101 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2019 85,095 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 May 2019 85,091 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2018 81,836 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 May 2018 81,831 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2017 78,770 miles

UNDERTRAYS

Pass 9 May 2016 76,597 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 May 2015 74,257 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2014 72,442 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2013 70,066 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2012 63,765 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 63,765 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2011 57,847 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 52,783 miles

Emmissions to clean to obtain a reading

Pass 7 May 2009 47,443 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 44,075 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 38,220 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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DS04 ZPF is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 DS04 ZPF, 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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DS04 ZPF is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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