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DU04 HXZ

2004 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

114,406 mi
Last recorded114,406 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU04 HXZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 114,406 miles

oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2016 114,288 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2015 103,492 miles

both front tyres perished

nearside tyre perished

Pass 4 Jun 2014 95,975 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 88,649 miles

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

both front tyres perished

Pass 4 May 2013 88,649 miles

both front tyres perished

Pass 9 May 2012 85,310 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 82,435 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 82,407 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 22 May 2010 79,263 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 76,474 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Fail 18 May 2009 76,443 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 21 May 2008 72,587 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 72,587 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 67,973 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 64,623 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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DU04 HXZ is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DU04 HXZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DU04 HXZ registered?

DU04 HXZ is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is DU04 HXZ safe to buy?

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