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GR04 WEF

2004 BMW 5 Series

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

97,297 mi
Last recorded97,297 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR04 WEF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 97,297 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 97,297 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 87,822 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 84,281 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 131,965 miles

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

Oil leak

emissions too clean to be dectected

osf headlight misty

Pass 20 Jul 2012 76,313 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2010 68,590 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 67,108 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 67,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2008 55,136 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 43,968 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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GR04 WEF is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 GR04 WEF, 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 GR04 WEF registered?

GR04 WEF is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 July 2004.

Is GR04 WEF safe to buy?

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