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E8 OMR

2004 BMW 5 Series

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

121,162 mi
Last recorded121,162 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE8 OMR
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 121,162 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 121,162 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2020 112,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 108,488 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 102,875 miles

Engine covers/Under-trays fitted

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 93,945 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 88,565 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 83,640 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 74,749 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 72,188 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 69,304 miles

bad oil leak closer examination recomended asap

Pass 7 May 2010 61,398 miles

Front brake pads worn low

Pass 29 Apr 2009 55,066 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 49,684 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2007 44,023 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

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 OMR is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 E8 OMR, 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 OMR registered?

E8 OMR is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 26 March 2004.

Is E8 OMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E8 OMR shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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