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G24 BGD

2004 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

71,321 mi
Last recorded71,321 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG24 BGD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 71,321 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2025 62,262 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 58,126 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 50,917 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 66,289 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 62,149 miles

Front Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 62,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 58,260 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 52,913 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 51,814 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 50,433 miles

front lower arm bushes splitting

offside rear tyre wesring low

Pass 23 Dec 2015 30,530 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 29,456 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 28,489 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 28,214 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 27,619 miles

ADVISE REAR TYRES WEARING LOW

Pass 31 Dec 2010 26,743 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 25,926 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 24,519 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 24,519 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 22,068 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 18,123 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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G24 BGD is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 G24 BGD, 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 G24 BGD registered?

G24 BGD is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 16 July 2004.

Is G24 BGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for G24 BGD shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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