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FG04 FPD

2004 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

149,326 mi
Last recorded149,326 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 FPD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2023 149,326 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 147,092 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 144,432 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 144,429 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 141,267 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 138,315 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2018 134,422 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 131,379 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 128,037 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 124,953 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 121,203 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 115,075 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 103,903 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 97,100 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 85,238 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 85,238 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 73,245 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 60,135 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 49,477 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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FG04 FPD is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel 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 FG04 FPD, 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 FG04 FPD registered?

FG04 FPD is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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