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GF04 WMC

2004 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

110,605 mi
Last recorded110,605 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF04 WMC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 110,605 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2017 110,605 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 102,080 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 97,415 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 97,415 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 89,934 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Aug 2014 89,924 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 79,386 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)

tyre pressure light on - on dash board

Fail 9 Aug 2013 79,386 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

tyre pressure light on - on dash board

Pass 3 Aug 2012 67,236 miles

o/s/f tyre close too on outside edge

Pass 22 Aug 2011 59,558 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 16 Aug 2010 56,169 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 48,234 miles

1LTR OF ENGINE OIL ADDED BEFORE TEST

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 48,234 miles

1LTR OF ENGINE OIL ADDED BEFORE TEST

Pass 15 Apr 2008 33,912 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 31,598 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 WMC is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GF04 WMC, 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 WMC registered?

GF04 WMC is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 15 April 2004.

Is GF04 WMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF04 WMC shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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