MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,067 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexi deteriorating (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))
ENGINE COVER FITTED
Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose FLEXI (8.1.1 (b) (i))
UNDER TRAYS FITTED
Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
ENGINE COVER FITTED
Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose FLEXI (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
UNDER TRAYS FITTED
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
ENGINE COVER FITTED
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
UNDER TRAYS FITTED
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm FALKEN [225/55/16] (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
ENGINE COVER FITTED
UNDER TRAYS FITTED
ENGINE COVER FITTED
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
UNDER TRAYS FITTED
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure FALKEN [225/55/16] (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
ENGINE COVER FITTED
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
UNDER TRAYS FITTED
ENGINE COVER FITTED
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit OUTER EDGE ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE CLOSE TO LIMIT (4.1.E.1)
UNDER TRAYS FITTED
ENGINE COVER FITTED
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)
UNDER TRAYS FITTED
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)
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)
ENGINE COVER FITTED
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)
UNDER TRAYS FITTED
ENGINE COVERS FITTED
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
UNDER TRAYS FITTED
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
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)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front tyres worn on edges
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Top MOT Failure Points
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EF04 SZE is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 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 EF04 SZE, 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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EF04 SZE is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 9 July 2004.
Is EF04 SZE safe to buy?
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