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HJZ 7748

2004 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

157,415 mi
Last recorded157,415 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJZ 7748
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 157,415 miles

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both Sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 152,409 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 152,402 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 143,591 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 130,380 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 14 Sep 2020 130,060 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 123,041 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MANIFOLD (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 12 Aug 2019 123,038 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MANIFOLD (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 14 Aug 2018 117,294 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 2 Sep 2017 108,490 miles

Nearside headlight pattern getting weak

Pass 8 Sep 2016 102,681 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2016 102,616 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 97,698 miles

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

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

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

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

engine covers fitted

underbody trays fitted

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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HJZ 7748 is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HJZ 7748, 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 HJZ 7748 registered?

HJZ 7748 is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 August 2004.

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