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M1 LVK

2004 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

131,905 mi
Last recorded131,905 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM1 LVK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 131,905 miles

Central Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 23 Jan 2026 131,905 miles

Central Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 129,879 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 129,879 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 128,110 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDES (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 126,480 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 126,480 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid BOTH SIDES (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 124,418 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 122,932 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trunion bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 122,113 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 120,142 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 120,142 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 118,116 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 115,890 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 113,038 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 109,528 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 109,528 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 106,948 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 106,948 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 102,422 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 95,895 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 89,916 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 83,737 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 74,034 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 62,975 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 50,567 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 50,566 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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M1 LVK is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 M1 LVK, 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 M1 LVK registered?

M1 LVK is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 9 January 2004.

Is M1 LVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for M1 LVK shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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