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FV04 DZR

2004 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

119,890 mi
Last recorded119,890 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 DZR
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 119,890 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 119,887 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 97,517 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 81,038 miles

front pads getting low

Pass 8 Apr 2014 75,690 miles

both rear tyres very much on limit

rear pads getting low

Pass 4 Apr 2013 68,630 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 63,199 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s headlamp washers not working

Pass 6 Apr 2011 52,271 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 52,196 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

o/s/f anti roll bar link upper grease boot clip insecure

Pass 8 Apr 2010 42,582 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)

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

offside rear reflector missing

Pass 3 Apr 2009 32,732 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2009 32,730 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 25,195 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 19,213 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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FV04 DZR is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FV04 DZR, 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 FV04 DZR registered?

FV04 DZR is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is FV04 DZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV04 DZR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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