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PK04 ZYM

2004 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,465 mi
Last recorded161,465 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK04 ZYM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2018 161,465 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 152,920 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 138,644 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Jan 2016 138,643 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2014 125,026 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 124,317 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 106,620 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both f/t/r brake pipes from floor pan above rear subframe to o/s n/s/r flex hoses slightly corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2013 106,612 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both f/t/r brake pipes from floor pan above rear subframe to o/s n/s/r flex hoses slightly corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2012 97,944 miles

no emissions print out due to Zero Emissions

Fail 3 Aug 2012 97,944 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

no emissions print out due to Zero Emissions

Pass 1 Aug 2011 90,282 miles

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

n/s/f o/s/f brake discs worn

Fail 1 Aug 2011 90,282 miles

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

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

n/s/f o/s/f brake discs worn

Pass 9 Jul 2010 81,555 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 75,871 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 68,696 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 66,658 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 66,645 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 55,164 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 ZYM is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZYM, 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 ZYM is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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