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FR04 GFE

2004 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

226,832 mi
Last recorded226,832 miles
Recorded on18 May 2013
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR04 GFE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2013 226,832 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 208,326 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 188,746 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)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 168,864 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 146,632 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 111,516 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 111,516 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 80,451 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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FR04 GFE is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FR04 GFE, 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

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What year was FR04 GFE registered?

FR04 GFE is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 3 August 2004.

Is FR04 GFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR04 GFE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FR04 GFE have outstanding finance?

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