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E8 LRS

2004 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

228,214 mi
Last recorded228,214 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE8 LRS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2017 228,214 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Jun 2017 228,214 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 208,619 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 208,619 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 193,543 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Apr 2015 193,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Inner Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2014 181,439 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 181,438 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2013 170,696 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2013 170,695 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 159,265 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted to nearside rear unable to carry out full seat belt inspection

Fail 18 Apr 2012 159,241 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted to nearside rear unable to carry out full seat belt inspection

Pass 12 Apr 2011 143,046 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 143,046 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 130,146 miles

1 x Off side rear side light innoperative

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Apr 2010 130,058 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

front brake pads approx/ 75% worn

Pass 27 Mar 2009 120,822 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 112,903 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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E8 LRS is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in White with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 E8 LRS, 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 E8 LRS registered?

E8 LRS is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 6 September 2004.

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