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HJ04 NHC

2004 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,032 mi
Last recorded83,032 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ04 NHC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2025 83,032 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 78,837 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive evidence of oil on undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2024 78,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive evidence of oil on undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 72,975 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside washer jet weak

Fail 10 Aug 2023 72,975 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside washer jet weak

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 70,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated/aged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated/aged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 70,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 70,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 70,349 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both has condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake has travel

Fail 10 Dec 2020 70,349 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both has condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake has travel

Pass 25 Nov 2019 70,104 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 69,471 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

under covers fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2017 68,499 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 67,302 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 66,221 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 64,442 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 64,442 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 61,295 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2012 54,893 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 43,828 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 37,190 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 29,645 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 21,979 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 14,897 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 14,372 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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HJ04 NHC is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HJ04 NHC, 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 HJ04 NHC registered?

HJ04 NHC is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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