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GF04 WLR

2004 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

170,101 mi
Last recorded170,101 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF04 WLR
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2016 170,101 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 158,112 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 138,433 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 123,922 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all four brake discs lipped

n/s/f fog lamp not working

Fail 13 Sep 2013 123,885 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all four brake discs lipped

n/s/f fog lamp not working

Pass 11 Sep 2012 111,631 miles

n/s/f inner sidelight inop

all four discs worn/lipped

Pass 10 Sep 2011 102,597 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front and rear brake discs lipped

unable to carryout smoke test low emittance detected

Pass 27 May 2010 90,728 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 May 2009 83,400 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 79,555 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 71,998 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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GF04 WLR is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel 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 GF04 WLR, 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

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What year was GF04 WLR registered?

GF04 WLR is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 May 2004.

Is GF04 WLR safe to buy?

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