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GO04 BMW

2004 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

194,588 mi
Last recorded194,588 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGO04 BMW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2016 194,588 miles

front pads worn low near side

near side rear tyre 1.6mm limit off side rear 2mm

rear number plate poor

Pass 17 Apr 2015 179,503 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

man light on

oil leaks

Pass 24 Apr 2014 170,345 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

eml light on

heavy engine oil leak

Fail 24 Apr 2014 170,343 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

eml light on

heavy engine oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2013 154,763 miles

both rear tyres low

engine light on

Fail 26 Apr 2013 154,763 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

both rear tyres low

engine light on

Pass 25 Apr 2012 141,593 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 121,267 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 101,514 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 85,106 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 66,818 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 55,494 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 55,300 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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GO04 BMW is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GO04 BMW, 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 GO04 BMW registered?

GO04 BMW is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 7 May 2004.

Is GO04 BMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GO04 BMW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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