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SL04 XBX

2004 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

249,789 mi
Last recorded249,789 miles
Recorded on9 May 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL04 XBX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2022 249,789 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 240,640 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b)) Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a)) Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 238,794 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 238,794 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 May 2018 234,818 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Under Try Fitted

Fail 5 May 2018 234,818 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under Try Fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2016 220,598 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 181,502 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside need attension (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 167,642 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 156,761 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 150,333 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 136,533 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tie rod slight play

Pass 9 Apr 2010 126,815 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 120,948 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 112,775 miles

one nearside side light not working

slight play in nearside track arm

Pass 14 Mar 2007 82,938 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 82,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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SL04 XBX is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in White with a 2,497cc diesel 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 SL04 XBX, 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 SL04 XBX registered?

SL04 XBX is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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