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EJ04 NWD

2004 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

167,179 mi
Last recorded167,179 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ04 NWD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2018 167,179 miles

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 20 Dec 2016 159,601 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 147,844 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 130,333 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 130,322 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 May 2013 115,339 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 115,333 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 86,732 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 86,731 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2010 75,131 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 60,482 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 46,348 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 34,578 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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EJ04 NWD is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EJ04 NWD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EJ04 NWD?

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What year was EJ04 NWD registered?

EJ04 NWD is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 6 May 2004.

Is EJ04 NWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ04 NWD shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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