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EA04 TLU

2004 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

136,238 mi
Last recorded136,238 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA04 TLU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 136,238 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2026 136,238 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn In hub. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking Rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 124,562 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge and cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge and cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 114,448 miles

Front headlamp washers inop

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 15 Feb 2024 114,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam unable to check aim (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front headlamp washers inop

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 107,567 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 13 Feb 2023 107,567 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 101,073 miles

metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 18 Feb 2021 95,143 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 87,403 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 85,011 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 81,237 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 2 May 2017 78,648 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front caliper starting to seize

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Apr 2017 78,648 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front caliper starting to seize

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Apr 2016 73,819 miles

Driver seat has movement in seat bottom but isn't significantly insecure

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

Fail 2 Apr 2015 70,677 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 70,677 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 67,093 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2014 67,093 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 63,214 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Play in driver's seat base.

Pass 13 Apr 2012 61,099 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 58,294 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 55,449 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 51,442 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 46,063 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 38,977 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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EA04 TLU is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EA04 TLU, 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 EA04 TLU registered?

EA04 TLU is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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