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GF04 PFD

2004 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

153,784 mi
Last recorded153,784 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF04 PFD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 153,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 247,257 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 May 2018 242,102 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 242,046 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear . (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2017 226,756 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 226,756 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 128,609 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 128,607 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 115,295 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

o/s/f light unit contaminated with water

Pass 9 Apr 2014 113,337 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 103,738 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 89,802 miles

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

REAR EXHRAST BRAKET BROKEN OFF BUT EXHRST STILL SECURE

Fail 19 Mar 2012 89,719 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

REAR EXHRAST BRAKET BROKEN OFF BUT EXHRST STILL SECURE

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 77,369 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre.

Rear support for exhaust broken from rear exhaust silencer.

Fail 24 Mar 2011 77,369 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre.

Rear support for exhaust broken from rear exhaust silencer.

Washer bottle low on fluid topped up for washers to work.

Pass 18 Mar 2010 68,374 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2010 68,303 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 60,245 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear number plate defaced !

Fail 1 Apr 2009 60,226 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear number plate defaced !

Pass 1 Apr 2008 46,298 miles

Fuel pipe at rear of car is distorted.

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 33,846 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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GF04 PFD is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 GF04 PFD, 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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GF04 PFD is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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