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PX04 MVU

2004 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

88,011 mi
Last recorded88,011 miles
Recorded on2 May 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX04 MVU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2020 88,011 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 85,917 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 85,917 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 85,103 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 85,103 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 May 2017 83,903 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 82,843 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 81,002 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 79,716 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 77,928 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 75,500 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm 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)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 71,645 miles

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

off side front steering arm has slight play

Pass 10 Jul 2010 60,774 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 60,774 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 50,187 miles

Slight handbrake travel

Pass 23 Jun 2008 42,365 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 32,718 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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PX04 MVU is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 PX04 MVU, 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

How do I check the history of PX04 MVU?

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What year was PX04 MVU registered?

PX04 MVU is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 17 July 2004.

Is PX04 MVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for PX04 MVU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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