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IIG 2280

2004 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

93,026 mi
Last recorded93,026 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIIG 2280
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 93,026 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 87,653 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 sump west (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 May 2019 87,651 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 sump west (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2018 87,251 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 84,381 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 84,381 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 83,126 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 75,735 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 72,295 miles

all 4 tyres winter tyre

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 5 Oct 2013 68,175 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2012 63,984 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Oct 2012 63,984 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 59,775 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 53,384 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 48,948 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)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 45,879 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 38,949 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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IIG 2280 is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 IIG 2280, 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 IIG 2280 registered?

IIG 2280 is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 21 December 2004.

Is IIG 2280 safe to buy?

The MOT history for IIG 2280 shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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