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SV04 LCU

2004 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

159,210 mi
Last recorded159,210 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV04 LCU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 159,210 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2023 155,519 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 154,686 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 141,006 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2020 140,933 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Oct 2019 125,708 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 116,034 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2018 116,034 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 101,436 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Nov 2017 101,094 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Nov 2016 80,715 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 75,121 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 68,675 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jan 2014 63,158 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 63,111 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 63,111 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 62,359 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 58,492 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 49,619 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 18 Feb 2009 76,433 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 60,227 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 60,111 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 42,301 miles

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

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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SV04 LCU is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 SV04 LCU, 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 SV04 LCU registered?

SV04 LCU is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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