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ET04 VRX

2004 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

156,882 mi
Last recorded156,882 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET04 VRX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2022 156,882 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 156,882 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 152,489 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 22 Apr 2020 148,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 133,038 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 124,699 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

front discs worn

Pass 3 Sep 2016 119,179 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 113,243 miles

front wipers smear slightly

Pass 4 Sep 2014 97,254 miles

off side rear upper arm has slight play

rear tyres are worn

Pass 3 Sep 2013 84,743 miles

front tyres worn to limit

rear suspension arm bush is starting to split on the bonding

Pass 31 Aug 2012 72,911 miles

front tyres wearing on insides

Pass 8 Sep 2011 59,743 miles

slight knock from steering on lock to lock check

Pass 22 Jun 2011 57,846 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 54,206 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has inner edgewear

offside rear tyre has inner edgewear

Pass 1 Apr 2010 48,263 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2010 48,261 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 41,984 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 36,782 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 28,853 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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ET04 VRX is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 ET04 VRX, 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 ET04 VRX registered?

ET04 VRX is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 15 March 2004.

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