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IJZ 4612

2004 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

198,163 mi
Last recorded198,163 miles
Recorded on18 May 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIJZ 4612
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2020 198,163 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 188,724 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 176,462 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 168,403 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 161,168 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 152,287 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 143,321 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 129,858 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Nov 2012 109,533 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 89,260 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 83,491 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 22 Oct 2010 83,491 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 76,400 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 62,621 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 49,687 miles

Nearside Front 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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IJZ 4612 is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 IJZ 4612, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was IJZ 4612 registered?

IJZ 4612 is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 22 September 2004.

Is IJZ 4612 safe to buy?

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