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LV04 BJK

2004 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

136,040 mi
Last recorded136,040 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV04 BJK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024 136,040 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 133,920 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 132,692 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 131,909 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 131,907 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault Airbag lamp on (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 125,709 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 121,705 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2013 115,302 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2012 106,179 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Apr 2012 106,178 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2011 93,689 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 82,948 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 82,948 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 71,294 miles

Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 56,814 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear wheel fouling part of the vehicle with the suspension hanging

Pass 6 Mar 2007 41,535 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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LV04 BJK is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LV04 BJK, 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 LV04 BJK registered?

LV04 BJK is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is LV04 BJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV04 BJK shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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