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HN04 EKJ

2004 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

154,728 mi
Last recorded154,728 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN04 EKJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 154,728 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 151,838 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2016 151,809 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2015 148,182 miles

Emmisions to clean to record

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

has a cut in nearside front tyre side wall but not to cords

plastic undertrays and engine covers not allowing full inspection of components

Fail 7 Jan 2015 148,182 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Emmisions to clean to record

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

has a cut in nearside front tyre side wall but not to cords

plastic undertrays and engine covers not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 10 Dec 2013 139,252 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front discs are wearing thin

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 5 Dec 2013 139,181 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front discs are wearing thin

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 205,995 miles

Both front wheels wider than rear

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2012 118,601 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tinted visor strip fitted to windscreen

Fail 16 Mar 2012 118,515 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tinted visor strip fitted to windscreen

Pass 25 Mar 2011 107,657 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 107,646 miles

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 98,621 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 89,896 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 80,585 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 71,495 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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HN04 EKJ is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel 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 HN04 EKJ, 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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HN04 EKJ is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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