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HN04 LZW

2004 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

108,651 mi
Last recorded108,651 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN04 LZW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 108,651 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 104,353 miles

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 100,178 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 98,074 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside forward facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 93,997 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside & offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 93,184 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 91,660 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 87,966 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 85,818 miles

Aux belt cracking.

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both. (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

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

Wipers smeary.

Pass 26 Oct 2016 82,682 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 79,976 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 74,620 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 74,620 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 68,856 miles

Aux belt starting to crack.

Chip in windscreen.

Pass 4 Oct 2012 63,629 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 59,118 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 54,382 miles

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

both rear tyres worn close to wear bars

Pass 20 Oct 2009 48,658 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 37,975 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 26,572 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 14,397 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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HN04 LZW is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HN04 LZW, 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 HN04 LZW registered?

HN04 LZW is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is HN04 LZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN04 LZW shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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