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MA04 AAZ

2004 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

108,663 mi
Last recorded108,663 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA04 AAZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 108,663 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 104,482 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Apr 2018 104,482 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Apr 2017 100,277 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 97,104 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 95,951 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2014 90,323 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 83,032 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 75,454 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 66,707 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 59,861 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2009 50,360 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 43,357 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 33,473 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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MA04 AAZ is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 MA04 AAZ, 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 MA04 AAZ registered?

MA04 AAZ is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 4 March 2004.

Is MA04 AAZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA04 AAZ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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