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LT04 UPC

2004 BMW 5 Series

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

203,972 mi
Last recorded203,972 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT04 UPC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 203,972 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 186,523 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2014 177,698 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Apr 2014 177,698 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2013 167,344 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 167,338 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

advanced movement to nearside rear lower suspension arm bush

corrosion to rear brake discs

front number plate deteriorating

nail in nearside rear tyre tread

scuffs and scratches to bodywork

slight damage to nearside front outer tyre sidewall

some light cracking to all road tyre treads

Pass 29 Mar 2012 155,619 miles

air bag light stays on

Fail 19 Mar 2012 155,328 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

air bag light stays on

front brake discs badly worn

Pass 1 Apr 2011 150,336 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 135,585 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 128,032 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 127,593 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 102,500 miles

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

both rear tyres are starting to get low

Pass 26 Jan 2007 76,881 miles

front tyres wearing on inside edges †

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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LT04 UPC is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Green 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 LT04 UPC, 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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LT04 UPC is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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