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GR04 DTK

2004 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

113,842 mi
Last recorded113,842 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR04 DTK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 113,842 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 110,539 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 103,202 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 100,501 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive close to excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside ()

Pass 14 Jun 2017 97,763 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front & rear perished & splitting (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 95,003 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Jun 2015 91,829 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jun 2015 91,829 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2014 84,492 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front headlamp mounting bracket broken

offside fornt headlamp mounting bracket broken

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 29 May 2014 84,189 miles

Nearside 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)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Tyre Wearing Down More On Inner Edge & Approaching The Legal Limit

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2013 76,592 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 69,068 miles

Nearside front tyre tread low on inner edge.

Pass 8 Jun 2011 61,294 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)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 55,761 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 24 Jun 2009 47,787 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 40,133 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 29,012 miles

both front tyres worn heavily on inner edges † †n/s/r tyre worn on inner edges

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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GR04 DTK is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 GR04 DTK, 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 GR04 DTK registered?

GR04 DTK is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 25 June 2004.

Is GR04 DTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR04 DTK shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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