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HS04 SKN

2004 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

182,127 mi
Last recorded182,127 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS04 SKN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2021 182,127 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Aug 2021 182,127 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2020 176,480 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 169,960 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed both side (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 164,704 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed both side (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 159,854 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side front (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side frond (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint front arm (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 153,498 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Jun 2015 137,202 miles

Oil leak

offside front and nearside front brakes are starting to bind

Pass 25 Jun 2014 132,088 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 131,841 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 120,013 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 108,020 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 91,440 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 May 2010 71,355 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 52,094 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 37,591 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 27,150 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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HS04 SKN is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 HS04 SKN, 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 HS04 SKN registered?

HS04 SKN is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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