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SN04 VLL

2004 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,585 mi
Last recorded119,585 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN04 VLL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2017 119,585 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 110,647 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Oct 2015 100,426 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 93,005 miles

225/50/17 N/S/F TYRE DAMAGED

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 Oct 2014 93,005 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

225/50/17 N/S/F TYRE DAMAGED

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 82,298 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 69,589 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 69,582 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt obviously repaired (5.2.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2012 64,653 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 58,332 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 52,498 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 51,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 43,459 miles

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)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 31,556 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 18,129 miles

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

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 VLL is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SN04 VLL, 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 SN04 VLL registered?

SN04 VLL is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 23 April 2004.

Is SN04 VLL safe to buy?

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