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T11 VEX

2004 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

87,710 mi
Last recorded87,710 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT11 VEX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 87,710 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 80,774 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 78,136 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 79,599 miles

Oil leak ()

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2016 77,674 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Aug 2016 77,674 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Aug 2016 78,272 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge 2.5mm

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge 3mm

Oil leak ()

fog light tell tall partially covered

power steering working but active steering fault message on display panel

red warning light just visible indicating a fault but not be determined

some movement in top of steering column but not excessive

Pass 31 Jul 2015 77,411 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 80,754 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 46,352 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 46,291 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2011 43,084 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 109,530 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 105,520 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 105,520 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 28 Apr 2008 85,721 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 57,789 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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T11 VEX is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 T11 VEX, 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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T11 VEX is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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