MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
186,364 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
headlights condition
o/s/f inner tyre wall condition
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
o/s/f inner tyre wall condition
headlights condition
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
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)
nearside rear tyre sidewall damage
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
nearside rear tyre sidewall damage
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)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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