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HD04 UJC

2004 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

90,192 mi
Last recorded90,192 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD04 UJC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 90,192 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 87,539 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 84,891 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 81,821 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 77,893 miles

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

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 Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2021 77,893 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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 Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 76,728 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 73,995 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 70,904 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 66,932 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 61,428 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 55,585 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 50,004 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 45,135 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 39,282 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 39,184 miles

both front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 4 Nov 2009 28,975 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 19,158 miles

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

windscreen obstruction o/s

Pass 13 Jun 2007 14,257 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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HD04 UJC is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 HD04 UJC, 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 HD04 UJC registered?

HD04 UJC is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is HD04 UJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HD04 UJC shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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