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GF04 CVP

2004 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

182,952 mi
Last recorded182,952 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF04 CVP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2023 182,952 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Oct 2022 182,952 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 180,286 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 171,024 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 163,965 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 163,965 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 155,121 miles

front exhaust system loose but not blowing

Pass 9 Jan 2016 148,994 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 138,013 miles

front bushs worn

n/s wiper starting to split

rear bushs worn

Pass 16 Jan 2014 133,852 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in both front anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 2 Jan 2013 129,654 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside headlamp internals loose

offside rear brake pipe rusty

Fail 2 Jan 2013 129,654 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside headlamp internals loose

offside rear brake pipe rusty

Pass 11 Jan 2012 125,058 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 115,361 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 111,352 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 100,821 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

front brakes 20% out of balance.

Fail 13 Feb 2009 100,816 miles

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

Offside 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)

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)

front brakes 20% out of balance.

Pass 26 Feb 2008 86,486 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 66,057 miles

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

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

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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GF04 CVP is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GF04 CVP, 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 GF04 CVP registered?

GF04 CVP is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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The MOT history for GF04 CVP shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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