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HV54 RZO

2004 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

157,478 mi
Last recorded157,478 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV54 RZO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 157,478 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine covers and under trays fitted all components not seen

offside and nearside front tyres have sidewall damage but not down to cords at time of test

tyre pressure light on

Fail 13 Oct 2016 157,478 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing stork (5.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high not ajusted (1.8)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine covers and under trays fitted all components not seen

offside and nearside front tyres have sidewall damage but not down to cords at time of test

Pass 14 Oct 2015 142,209 miles

tyre pressure warning light staying on

Fail 14 Oct 2015 142,206 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

tyre pressure warning light staying on

Pass 8 Nov 2014 120,973 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 107,724 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2012 105,325 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

emissions too clean to register

Fail 17 Nov 2012 105,310 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

emissions too clean to register

Pass 1 Nov 2011 102,882 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 99,931 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2009 95,324 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 87,792 miles

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

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

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

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

squeek from o/s/f wheel area when reversing slow

Fail 14 Nov 2008 87,787 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

squeek from o/s/f wheel area when reversing slow

Pass 29 Oct 2007 70,864 miles

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

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

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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HV54 RZO is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HV54 RZO, 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 HV54 RZO registered?

HV54 RZO is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 24 September 2004.

Is HV54 RZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV54 RZO shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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