MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,708 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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))
Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
severe oil leak from engine
Engine oil leak
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
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
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)
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)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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)
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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.
Is HG04 DHY safe to buy?
The MOT history for HG04 DHY shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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