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FA04 CLX

2004 BMW 5 Series

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

199,186 mi
Last recorded199,186 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2014
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA04 CLX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2014 199,186 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 175,217 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jun 2013 175,214 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jul 2012 164,034 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 162,179 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 152,470 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 137,072 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 104,115 miles

front brake pads appear low wheel off inspection advise

Pass 29 Jun 2007 78,412 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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FA04 CLX is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 FA04 CLX, 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 FA04 CLX registered?

FA04 CLX is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 15 July 2004.

Is FA04 CLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA04 CLX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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