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PK04 HGC

2004 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

192,543 mi
Last recorded192,543 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK04 HGC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2018 192,543 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 192,352 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 176,622 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Sep 2017 176,622 miles

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Aug 2016 168,885 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Jul 2015 155,066 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2015 155,066 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2014 142,374 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 131,175 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 131,175 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 119,424 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 108,832 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 108,832 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 101,870 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 brake discs and o/s rear brake light

Pass 7 May 2009 907,069 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 90,706 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 May 2008 80,288 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 80,288 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 64,779 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 HGC is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 PK04 HGC, 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 HGC is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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