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PX04 XDF

2004 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

141,428 mi
Last recorded141,428 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2013
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX04 XDF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2013 141,428 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 141,428 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 130,394 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 130,394 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 124,308 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 116,703 miles

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

n/s front fog lamp not fixed

Fail 22 Sep 2010 116,702 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

n/s front fog lamp not fixed

Pass 2 Apr 2009 101,728 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2008 88,881 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 55,858 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 55,858 miles

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

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

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 XDF is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 PX04 XDF, 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 PX04 XDF registered?

PX04 XDF is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 24 March 2004.

Is PX04 XDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for PX04 XDF shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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