MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
197,166 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Non obligatory mirror damaged both ()
Nail in nearside rear tyre and tread worn down to limit on inner shoulder
Slight play in steering rack offside inner joint
Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides of car (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
windscreen wipers smearing slightly
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
windscreen wipers smearing slightly
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
brake pad warning light on
drivers rear tyre worn to 1.6mm and out of shape
front brake discs and pads worn
passenger rear tyre worn to 2mm
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
drivers rear tyre worn to 1.6mm and out of shape
front brake discs and pads worn
passenger rear tyre worn to 2mm
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?
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F5 MAM is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 F5 MAM, 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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How do I check the history of F5 MAM?
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What year was F5 MAM registered?
F5 MAM is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 8 September 2004.
Is F5 MAM safe to buy?
The MOT history for F5 MAM shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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