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GU04 FSA

2004 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

214,531 mi
Last recorded214,531 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU04 FSA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2024 214,531 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 212,080 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2023 212,080 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 204,686 miles

Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity both front lamp lens (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lower recorded effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 189,406 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 178,287 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 162,929 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 162,921 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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 142,018 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both d-bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front both tyres wearing on edges

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2018 142,016 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both d-bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front both tyres wearing on edges

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 134,694 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Feb 2017 134,694 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 125,319 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside front, joining rubber brake hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside rear, joining rubber brake hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Feb 2016 125,315 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush / joining lower hub (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside front, joining rubber brake hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside rear, joining rubber brake hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 115,013 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2014 99,516 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 89,552 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2012 79,023 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 79,023 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 70,713 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 59,736 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 45,744 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 35,151 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 35,151 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 23,953 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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GU04 FSA is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 GU04 FSA, 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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GU04 FSA is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 15 March 2004.

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