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LV04 UTM

2004 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

139,500 mi
Last recorded139,500 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV04 UTM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 139,500 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2025 135,610 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 131,742 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 129,166 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 129,166 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 124,974 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 121,594 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 121,479 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2020 121,479 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 120,252 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 116,729 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 110,198 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 104,907 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 98,875 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2015 98,875 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 90,667 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Aug 2014 90,667 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2013 84,867 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

both front lower suspension arm inner bushes worn

knock from steering

movement in both front anti roll bar bushes

nearside front tyre out of shape

Pass 8 Nov 2012 76,094 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f wheel slightly buckled

rear number plate slightly deteriated

slight knocking from steering when turning steering wheel

Pass 9 Nov 2011 65,710 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

body undertrays fitted

both front brake discs corroded and worn

engine undertray fitted

knocking from steering

slight play in offside steering arm

Fail 8 Nov 2011 65,710 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

body undertrays fitted

both front brake discs corroded and worn

engine undertray fitted

knocking from steering

slight play in offside steering arm

Pass 15 Nov 2010 60,072 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 53,831 miles

slight movement in offside steering arm ball joint

windscreen wipers juddering

Pass 21 Nov 2008 47,094 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 38,253 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 31,284 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 UTM is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 UTM, 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 UTM registered?

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

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The MOT history for LV04 UTM shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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