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BN53 NCX

2004 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2021
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

131,880 mi
Last recorded131,880 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 NCX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2020 131,880 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes, minimal play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes, minimal play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 129,715 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 125,291 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2018 125,291 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges (4.11 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 118,442 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 113,595 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 113,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 108,979 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 103,591 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 96,641 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2013 93,063 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 88,511 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 15 Apr 2011 83,500 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 115,437 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

hand brake travel

Pass 24 Nov 2009 94,930 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 87,922 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 78,553 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 57,753 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 55,988 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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BN53 NCX is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 BN53 NCX, 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 BN53 NCX registered?

BN53 NCX is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 January 2004.

Is BN53 NCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 NCX shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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