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GF54 ZMV

2004 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

198,939 mi
Last recorded198,939 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF54 ZMV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2024 198,939 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 181,586 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 164,718 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 164,718 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 152,528 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 139,557 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 131,369 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 125,665 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 113,362 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 101,852 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 94,084 miles
Pass 26 Dec 2013 91,130 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 87,285 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2012 83,346 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 79,779 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 67,690 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 53,558 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 38,440 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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GF54 ZMV is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 GF54 ZMV, 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 GF54 ZMV registered?

GF54 ZMV is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 November 2004.

Is GF54 ZMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF54 ZMV shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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