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GK04 NOU

2004 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

105,053 mi
Last recorded105,053 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK04 NOU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2015 105,053 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)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 99,299 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2013 94,688 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 91,202 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 82,124 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 67,817 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 54,650 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2009 54,650 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 39,309 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 37,795 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 29,528 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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GK04 NOU is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 GK04 NOU, 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 GK04 NOU registered?

GK04 NOU is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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The MOT history for GK04 NOU shows 11 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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