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GK04 PYD

2004 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

150,276 mi
Last recorded150,276 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2019 150,276 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 150,276 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 144,450 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 144,450 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 138,679 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 26 Sep 2017 138,679 miles

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

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 11 Oct 2016 125,141 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 115,294 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 PYD is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GK04 PYD, 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 PYD registered?

GK04 PYD is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 3 August 2004.

Is GK04 PYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK04 PYD shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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