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EX04 NZV

2004 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,331 mi
Last recorded142,331 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2012
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX04 NZV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2012 142,331 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 136,796 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 136,767 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

front brake discs worn

slight exhaust blow at rear

Pass 9 Mar 2010 129,575 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 120,171 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 112,702 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 112,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 105,673 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 105,672 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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EX04 NZV is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EX04 NZV, 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 EX04 NZV?

You can check the full history of EX04 NZV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EX04 NZV registered?

EX04 NZV is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is EX04 NZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX04 NZV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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