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S28 ALV

2004 BMW 5 Series

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

150,310 mi
Last recorded150,310 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS28 ALV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2015 150,310 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 150,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 138,897 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2013 131,027 miles

Front brake pads and discs approximatly 75% worn

Possible fuel round bottom of tank

Pass 1 Apr 2012 128,921 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2011 127,183 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 127,172 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 115,837 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 115,829 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2009 108,300 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 103,098 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 79,273 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 79,273 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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S28 ALV is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S28 ALV, 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 S28 ALV registered?

S28 ALV is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 March 2004.

Is S28 ALV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S28 ALV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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