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CE04 WEX

2004 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

166,831 mi
Last recorded166,831 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE04 WEX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 166,831 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 166,831 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 159,799 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Exhaust noisy Centre silencer has been replaced with a straight pipe (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Damaged on the inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated NS and OS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 159,796 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Exhaust noisy Centre silencer has been replaced with a straight pipe (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Damaged on the inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated NS and OS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 146,123 miles

all brake hoses deteriorated

Pass 1 Sep 2017 133,973 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 133,513 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 125,211 miles

o/s front wheel rim been welded

Oil leak ()

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

headlights deteriorated

Fail 23 Aug 2016 125,211 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

headlights deteriorated

o/s front wheel rim been welded

Pass 26 Aug 2015 115,706 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2015 115,706 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 105,733 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s rear reflector slightly damaged

slight play in o/s inner rack joint

Pass 28 Aug 2013 100,158 miles

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

n/s rear tyre close to cords on inside edge

Fail 27 Aug 2013 100,158 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

n/s rear tyre close to cords on inside edge

Pass 20 Aug 2012 92,233 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2011 82,374 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Aug 2011 82,374 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Aug 2010 72,259 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 62,788 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 62,788 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 51,839 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 38,857 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 37,312 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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CE04 WEX 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 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CE04 WEX, 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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CE04 WEX is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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