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FH53 JVX

2004 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

203,693 mi
Last recorded203,693 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 JVX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018 203,693 miles

exhaust emits a small amount of black smoke

exhaust manifold has a small leak

small oil leak

Fail 8 Jun 2018 203,642 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded both centre to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

both o/s and n/s front brake pipes are slightly corroded

exhaust emits a small amount of black smoke

exhaust manifold has a small leak

small oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2017 198,145 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Jun 2016 190,853 miles

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

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

plastic under tray fitted could not view

Pass 7 May 2015 174,250 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 159,065 miles
Fail 26 May 2014 159,036 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 151,130 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 141,145 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 130,372 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 128,305 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

damage to o/s/rear wheelarch

Fail 1 Jun 2011 128,305 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

damage to o/s/rear wheelarch

Pass 30 Dec 2010 109,649 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges 245/40R18Y

Pass 22 Dec 2009 91,936 miles

Nearside and Offside rear tyres 1.6-2mm 245/40R18Y

Pass 30 Dec 2008 73,710 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 61,577 miles

o/s handbrake efficiency low

Pass 10 Dec 2007 57,498 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 42,919 miles

both front tyres wearing at inner edge

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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FH53 JVX is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FH53 JVX, 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 FH53 JVX registered?

FH53 JVX is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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