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FM04 LRX

2004 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,021 mi
Last recorded38,021 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2009
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 LRX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2009 38,021 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 29,413 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 22,093 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 21,842 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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FM04 LRX is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FM04 LRX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FM04 LRX?

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What year was FM04 LRX registered?

FM04 LRX is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 4 June 2004.

Is FM04 LRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM04 LRX shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FM04 LRX have outstanding finance?

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