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HS04 TSZ

2004 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

124,061 mi
Last recorded124,061 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS04 TSZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2018 124,061 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 124,061 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 123,965 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both rear tyres worn inner edge

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

all four tyre valves perished

Fail 4 Sep 2017 123,877 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust gases leaking around manifold area and into cabin (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Central exhaust flexi after downpipe starting to break up

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension arm front bush collapsing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of tyre worn bald. centre 3/4 are ok. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Outer Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension arm front bush collapsing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of tyre worn bald. centre 3/4 are ok. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 109,523 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 109,490 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 108,425 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 102,582 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 98,607 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 90,168 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 75,881 miles

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

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

limited inspection of rear seat belts due to child seats fitted

Pass 29 May 2009 60,531 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 48,759 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 38,278 miles

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

n/s headlamp aim on low limit

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 TSZ is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 TSZ, 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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HS04 TSZ is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 6 August 2004.

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