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2004 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

100,064 mi
Last recorded100,064 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration50 N
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 100,064 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 95,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 85,361 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 81,060 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 78,282 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 74,440 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 74,374 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 74,333 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 73,718 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 72,168 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 69,445 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 64,982 miles

front no/plate starting to corrode

Pass 20 Jan 2012 59,567 miles

front plate deteriorating

Pass 20 Jan 2011 55,125 miles

advise front number plate condition.

Pass 20 Jan 2010 49,164 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate starting to deterioate

Fail 19 Jan 2010 49,164 miles

Offside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate starting to deterioate

Pass 12 Jan 2009 44,493 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 44,493 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 14 Jan 2008 37,528 miles

a.both front discs corroded

a.slight play in o/s/f inner track rod end

slight oil leak from both rocker cover gaskets

Pass 18 Jan 2007 28,162 miles

a.front discs slightly corroded

a.n/s/f tyre slightly worn on outter edge

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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50 N is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 50 N, 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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50 N is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 January 2004.

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