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H8 AAO

2004 BMW 5 Series

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,485 mi
Last recorded103,485 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH8 AAO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 103,485 miles

brake pipes greased

Pass 8 Dec 2015 105,501 miles

oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2014 97,213 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 67,213 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 93,807 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Nov 2013 93,805 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 84,229 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 80,100 miles

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

n/s/f sunviser missing

Fail 17 Aug 2011 80,100 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

n/s/f sunviser missing

Pass 16 Aug 2010 71,954 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 63,603 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 50,252 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2008 50,252 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 May 2007 28,600 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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H8 AAO is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 H8 AAO, 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 H8 AAO registered?

H8 AAO is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 April 2004.

Is H8 AAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for H8 AAO shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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