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RL04 ECD

2004 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

160,078 mi
Last recorded160,078 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL04 ECD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 160,078 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 157,421 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 154,187 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 151,023 miles

windscreen cracked

Pass 18 Aug 2016 147,518 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 143,320 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 139,966 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 139,966 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 133,027 miles

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)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 125,892 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 117,241 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 95,457 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Feb 2011 95,457 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

low efort near side rear hand brake

Pass 22 Feb 2010 74,717 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

play in offside front steering arm

Pass 13 Feb 2009 59,827 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Feb 2008 46,119 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Sep 2007 39,400 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Sep 2007 39,400 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 Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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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RL04 ECD is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RL04 ECD, 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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What year was RL04 ECD registered?

RL04 ECD is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 August 2004.

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