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GL04 PSX

2004 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

196,600 mi
Last recorded196,600 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL04 PSX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2024 196,600 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 184,341 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 174,140 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres worn on both inner and outer edges (both sides) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 168,441 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 156,881 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing outer edge

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

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 25 Jun 2019 156,789 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing outer edge

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

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 6 Jun 2018 147,043 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged NS AND OS (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 140,486 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 133,433 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 121,199 miles

advise front anti roll abr link rubbers split but still stopping the ingress of dirt

Pass 4 Apr 2014 111,752 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 105,357 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 95,638 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 86,857 miles

High Level Stop Lamp Has Three LED"s Inop..Sufficient LED"s Remaining

Pass 14 Apr 2010 76,876 miles

two leds out high level stop lamp

Pass 15 Apr 2009 67,119 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 63,168 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 48,021 miles

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

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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GL04 PSX is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc 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 GL04 PSX, 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 GL04 PSX registered?

GL04 PSX is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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