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HY04 CXM

2004 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

142,220 mi
Last recorded142,220 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY04 CXM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 142,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 121,483 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 121,097 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 103,071 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 96,586 miles

both rear tyres starting to get low on tread

Fail 27 Mar 2013 96,586 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both rear tyres starting to get low on tread

Pass 16 Mar 2012 89,514 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 82,001 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyres getting low on tread

Pass 25 Mar 2010 71,667 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 60,664 miles

Air bag light on

Pass 12 Mar 2008 50,852 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 40,888 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 32,288 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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HY04 CXM is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HY04 CXM, 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 HY04 CXM registered?

HY04 CXM is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is HY04 CXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY04 CXM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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