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GY04 HXP

2004 BMW 5 Series

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

72,790 mi
Last recorded72,790 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY04 HXP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2020 72,790 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 72,221 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 70,041 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 148,021 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 63,873 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 54,516 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 51,270 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 51,270 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)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 47,189 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 43,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 43,112 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 118,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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 Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside front tyre worn unevenly and is almost bald on the outer edge

Pass 5 Mar 2009 100,359 miles

Front pads beginning to wear low.

N/S/R tyre worn to 2.00mm.

O/S/R tyre worn to 2.00mm

Fail 5 Mar 2009 100,359 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

N/S/R tyre worn to 2.00mm.

Front pads beginning to wear low.

O/S/R tyre worn to 2.00mm

Pass 19 Mar 2008 82,758 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 65,250 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 64,386 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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GY04 HXP is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GY04 HXP, 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 GY04 HXP registered?

GY04 HXP is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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