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HG04 PPX

2004 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

186,364 mi
Last recorded186,364 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG04 PPX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 186,364 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side ()

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front & both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 23 Nov 2020 186,364 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side ()

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front & both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 20 Mar 2020 186,338 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2019 179,611 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2018 166,598 miles

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

under trays fitted

Fail 29 Mar 2018 166,584 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement n/s rear arm outer rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2017 155,656 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2016 142,195 miles

headlights condition

o/s/f inner tyre wall condition

Fail 2 Apr 2016 142,186 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

o/s/f inner tyre wall condition

headlights condition

Pass 27 Mar 2015 128,478 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seats fitted

front anti roll bar link ball joint dust covers condition

multi ribbed belt perishing

n/s rear tyre starting to perish

o/s front tyre inner side wall has slight damage

o/s rack arm has slight play

oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2014 119,237 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 112,030 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 110,001 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 106,359 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 102,492 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall damage

Fail 16 Mar 2010 102,492 miles

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall damage

Pass 24 Mar 2009 93,499 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 93,497 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 85,429 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 77,380 miles

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

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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HG04 PPX is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PPX, 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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HG04 PPX is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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