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GM04 AFU

2004 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

180,625 mi
Last recorded180,625 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM04 AFU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2021 180,625 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 173,050 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 162,906 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 156,212 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 134,287 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 134,200 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2013 128,165 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 119,671 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 107,615 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 101,117 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 82,409 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 64,566 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 64,556 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 48,876 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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GM04 AFU is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GM04 AFU, 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

How do I check the history of GM04 AFU?

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What year was GM04 AFU registered?

GM04 AFU is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 6 August 2004.

Is GM04 AFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GM04 AFU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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