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GV04 VMM

2004 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

163,866 mi
Last recorded163,866 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV04 VMM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 163,866 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 163,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 162,033 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 162,030 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 159,209 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2021 159,143 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 155,584 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Oct 2020 155,578 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Apr 2019 129,513 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 120,159 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 112,478 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner 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)

altho it has passed c/o emissions there is a fault noted @cruis/fast idle

Pass 11 Apr 2016 105,831 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 96,621 miles

Slight wear evident in steering rack

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 75,844 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)

wear evident in osf steering rack

Pass 28 Mar 2013 57,931 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 47,878 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 39,029 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)

cuts in tread on nearside front tyre

nearside rear tyre perrished

nearside rear tyre starting to go out of shape

offside rear tyre has cuts in tread

offside rear tyre perrished

offside rear tyre starting to go out of shape

Pass 22 Mar 2010 30,484 miles

cuts in tread on nearside front tyre

Pass 20 Apr 2009 23,225 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 21,923 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 14,978 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 13,653 miles

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

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

Nearside 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)

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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GV04 VMM is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 GV04 VMM, 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 GV04 VMM registered?

GV04 VMM is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 12 May 2004.

Is GV04 VMM safe to buy?

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