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JO51 JMP

2004 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

62,508 mi
Last recorded62,508 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJO51 JMP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 62,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 59,678 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 59,676 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 52,794 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 49,500 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 48,187 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 46,027 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 46,025 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 43,366 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 42,246 miles

Engine Covers Fitted

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

Under Trays Fitted

Fail 27 Feb 2018 42,246 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Engine Covers Fitted

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

Under Trays Fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2017 40,680 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 38,904 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 32,670 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 32,670 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 30,513 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 27,777 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 25,012 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 21,833 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 19,320 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 17,717 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 13,195 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 9,558 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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JO51 JMP is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 JO51 JMP, 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 JO51 JMP registered?

JO51 JMP is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 7 January 2004.

Is JO51 JMP safe to buy?

The MOT history for JO51 JMP shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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