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HG04 DHY

2004 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

166,708 mi
Last recorded166,708 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG04 DHY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 166,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Oil leak, but not excessive

Fail 24 Nov 2018 165,866 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded center to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded center to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 154,320 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

severe oil leak from engine

Pass 30 Nov 2016 144,014 miles

Engine oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2015 129,933 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2014 117,863 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2014 117,831 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2013 107,923 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 96,951 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 87,450 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2012 87,449 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 72,427 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 72,427 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 65,919 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 62,026 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 62,026 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 58,086 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 52,392 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 44,705 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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HG04 DHY is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HG04 DHY, 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 HG04 DHY registered?

HG04 DHY is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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