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PK04 BXZ

2004 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

142,810 mi
Last recorded142,810 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK04 BXZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 142,810 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexy ,over axle and around fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened at flexy ,over axle and around fuel tank (3.6.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 May 2016 128,367 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi pipe - over fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi pipe - over fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Pass 13 May 2015 117,158 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 11 May 2015 117,158 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 112,370 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2012 92,997 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner shoulders.

full lower engine/gearbox & side floor covers fitted.

Pass 13 Oct 2011 86,392 miles

BRAKE PIPES CORRODING AT REAR!( COVERS FITTED RESTRICTING VIEW)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

SMALL AMOUNT OF WATER INSIDE N/S HEAD LAMP!

Pass 13 Oct 2010 76,948 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 68,286 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 68,286 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 58,617 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 47,820 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 35,579 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 35,579 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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PK04 BXZ is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PK04 BXZ, 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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PK04 BXZ is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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