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EO04 DTZ

2004 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

120,095 mi
Last recorded120,095 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2013
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO04 DTZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2013 120,095 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 120,095 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 110,624 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 102,000 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 145,000 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 122,949 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front and rear brake discs lipped

Slight play in O/S steering rack joint

Pass 28 Feb 2007 96,680 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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EO04 DTZ is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EO04 DTZ, 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

How do I check the history of EO04 DTZ?

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What year was EO04 DTZ registered?

EO04 DTZ is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is EO04 DTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO04 DTZ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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