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M5 LXG

2004 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,259 mi
Last recorded66,259 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2013
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 LXG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2013 66,259 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2013

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 63,039 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 55,473 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 46,973 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 40,525 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust is damaged slightly

Pass 30 Jan 2009 38,059 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 83,070 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 83,070 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

offside front tyre badly worn on edge

offside front tyre punctured

stone chip in windscreen zone b less than 40mm

Pass 27 Nov 2007 81,975 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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M5 LXG is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M5 LXG, 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

How do I check the history of M5 LXG?

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What year was M5 LXG registered?

M5 LXG is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 December 2004.

Is M5 LXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 LXG shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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