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GP04 HBG

2004 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,436 mi
Last recorded101,436 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP04 HBG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2022 101,436 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 100,107 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 100,107 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 97,265 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 93,998 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Auto Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 93,995 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive Auto Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 88,678 miles

Offside Rear Lower Slight play in hub ball joint and bush

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 82,604 miles

Both front tyres miss shaping

Offside Rear Lower hub bushes play

Rear number plate poor condition

Pass 19 Apr 2016 75,828 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 68,101 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 62,438 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 56,998 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 44,660 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

n/s/f brake pad warning sensor not fitted to brake pads

Pass 22 Apr 2010 39,688 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 32,324 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Apr 2009 32,294 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 29,439 miles

various chips in front screen but all below limits at time of test and one not in wiper sweep

Pass 16 May 2007 23,843 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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GP04 HBG is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GP04 HBG, 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 GP04 HBG registered?

GP04 HBG is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 May 2004.

Is GP04 HBG safe to buy?

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