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FL04 JHA

2004 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

124,542 mi
Last recorded124,542 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL04 JHA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2016 124,542 miles

o/s/r/ lens damaged-rack play-x2 rear coil springs corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2016

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt x2 front link boots (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose excessively deteriorated o/s/r/ cut (3.6.B.4d)

Side repeater not working nearside (1.4.A.2c)

Stop lamp not working nearside outer (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working offside inner (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r/ lens damaged-rack play-x2 rear coil springs corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2016 124,157 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d-bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Light lens slightly damaged

Offside wiper slightly split

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 119,822 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 4 Sep 2014 119,822 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 106,208 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2013 106,208 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 99,187 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 90,385 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 90,385 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

air bag light on

windscreen verious small chips

Pass 31 Mar 2010 85,742 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 85,730 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 80,830 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 74,395 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 67,558 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 67,429 miles

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

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

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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FL04 JHA is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 FL04 JHA, 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 FL04 JHA registered?

FL04 JHA is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 5 March 2004.

Is FL04 JHA safe to buy?

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