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RA04 GUH

2004 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2014
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

121,745 mi
Last recorded121,745 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2013
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA04 GUH
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 20 Sep 2013 121,745 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 112,188 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 103,884 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 92,923 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 79,239 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 60,658 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 46,368 miles

a.chips in screen under limit

a.o/s/r reflector half missing

a.rear back box bracket broken but still secure

a.slight play in both rear top(bent)arm ball joints

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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RA04 GUH is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol 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 RA04 GUH, 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 RA04 GUH registered?

RA04 GUH is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 May 2004.

Is RA04 GUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA04 GUH 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.

Does RA04 GUH have outstanding finance?

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