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BT04 XWC

2004 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

163,421 mi
Last recorded163,421 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 XWC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 163,421 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2017 163,421 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 161,696 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 158,384 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 154,146 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2013 145,986 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 137,404 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 127,727 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 112,730 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 84,762 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 45,384 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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BT04 XWC is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BT04 XWC, 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 BT04 XWC registered?

BT04 XWC is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 24 June 2004.

Is BT04 XWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT04 XWC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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