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ET53 BWU

2004 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

167,108 mi
Last recorded167,108 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 BWU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2020 167,108 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

coolant level low light on

Pass 14 Jul 2019 160,865 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2019 160,865 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 150,469 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside sill cosmetic cover insecure

Pass 22 May 2017 136,094 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 125,511 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 110,000 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 110,000 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 102,340 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Apr 2014 102,340 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2013 97,174 miles

oil leak from engine

Pass 12 Apr 2012 90,452 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 80,306 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 69,728 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn on both edges

Pass 20 Apr 2009 57,355 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 45,315 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on edge

Pass 21 Nov 2007 44,465 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 39,369 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 39,078 miles

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

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

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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ET53 BWU is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ET53 BWU, 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 ET53 BWU registered?

ET53 BWU is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 6 February 2004.

Is ET53 BWU safe to buy?

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