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PK04 FHB

2004 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2014
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

166,760 mi
Last recorded166,760 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2013
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK04 FHB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 12 Mar 2013 166,760 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 151,182 miles

Nearside front tyre BADLY worn on inner edge

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 143,019 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 124,564 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 109,407 miles

brake warning lamp on

front pads low

n/s handbrake effort lower than o/s

rear pads low

Pass 22 Jan 2008 92,071 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 72,435 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 FHB is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FHB, 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 PK04 FHB registered?

PK04 FHB is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 15 March 2004.

Is PK04 FHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK04 FHB shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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