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LV04 HFA

2004 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

141,934 mi
Last recorded141,934 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV04 HFA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 141,934 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corroded lack of use (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corroded lack of use (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 141,928 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 138,473 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

under body covers fitted to vehicle so not all components can be checked

Pass 24 Nov 2011 138,473 miles

under body covers fitted to vehicle so not all components can be checked

Pass 30 Oct 2010 131,542 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 121,057 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 May 2008 109,063 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 109,063 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2007 87,940 miles

Slight play in offside rear hub mounts

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 HFA is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HFA, 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 LV04 HFA registered?

LV04 HFA is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 May 2004.

Is LV04 HFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV04 HFA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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