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SV04 XXM

2004 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

151,239 mi
Last recorded151,239 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV04 XXM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 151,239 miles

SILL COVERS FITTED

Fail 5 Nov 2025 151,229 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 1 Oct 2024 146,479 miles

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

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

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

sill covers / under trays fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2023 141,501 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 136,937 miles

sill covers / undertray fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2021 133,197 miles

brake may need adjustment

dash warning lights on very dim

undertray / sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2020 128,791 miles

undertray /sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2019 121,026 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 120,276 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 114,551 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 108,274 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 100,932 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 92,967 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 85,473 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise g/box fault light illuminating

Fail 3 Nov 2012 85,473 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 79,141 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 79,069 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 72,903 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 72,903 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 69,783 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 62,071 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 62,071 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 52,001 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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SV04 XXM is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 SV04 XXM, 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 XXM registered?

SV04 XXM is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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