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SN04 UVL

2004 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

68,623 mi
Last recorded68,623 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN04 UVL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 68,623 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 57,512 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

under trays fitted

Fail 31 Jan 2024 57,510 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2022 44,335 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2021 42,881 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2020 41,466 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2020 41,465 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 May 2019 39,179 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 May 2019 39,178 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2018 37,708 miles

Nearside Front drum stick slight play

Nearside Front tyre slight cracking

under trays fitted

Pass 10 May 2017 36,189 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front tyre has slight cracking

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all brake pipes greased

under trays fitted

Pass 11 May 2016 34,382 miles

under tray fitted

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front slight play in steering rack

Nearside Front tyre has slight cracking

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 May 2016 34,381 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported back box hanger (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front slight play in steering rack

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under tray fitted

Pass 18 May 2015 32,603 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight crackin n/s/f tyre

Fail 11 May 2015 32,802 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

cuts in n/s/f tyre

Pass 8 May 2014 30,481 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cuts between tread blocks on both front tyres

Pass 23 Apr 2013 27,784 miles

1 rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cuts in both front tyres

Fail 23 Apr 2013 27,784 miles

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

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

1 rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cuts in both front tyres

Fail 16 May 2012 24,936 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight corrosion on all brake pipes

surface cuts between tread blocks on all tyres

Pass 16 May 2012 24,936 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight corrosion on all brake pipes

surface cuts between tread blocks on all tyres

Pass 18 May 2011 21,431 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 17,931 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 14,387 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 10,011 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 6,250 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 1,294 miles

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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SN04 UVL is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 SN04 UVL, 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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SN04 UVL is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 March 2004.

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