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GM04 MXV

2004 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

181,478 mi
Last recorded181,478 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM04 MXV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 181,478 miles

Engine oil leak

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2021 181,478 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 163,058 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 152,062 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 139,734 miles

Engine oil leak

Fail 27 Oct 2018 139,734 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 127,072 miles

Coolant leak

Engine oil leak

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 127,063 miles

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

Coolant leak

Engine oil leak

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 122,009 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 118,386 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 30 Oct 2015 118,386 miles

Offside Front Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 104,520 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 95,997 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 89,729 miles

N/S/R Tyre tread wearing on inner edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2012 88,893 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

both rear tyre outer side walls slightly damaged

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 19 Mar 2012 88,816 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

both rear tyre outer side walls slightly damaged

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Apr 2011 83,958 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 79,040 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 76,779 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 65,104 miles

Rear brake pads getting low

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 MXV is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GM04 MXV, 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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GM04 MXV is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 August 2004.

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