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HT04 EWE

2004 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

171,184 mi
Last recorded171,184 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2013
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT04 EWE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2013 171,184 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 159,305 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 159,301 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 142,764 miles

offside rear lower suspension bush worn trapped bush no play found

Fail 20 Jul 2011 142,470 miles

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 127,338 miles

damage to nsf wing/headlamp area

front tyre worn on edges

slight play osf suspension

Pass 18 Jul 2009 106,845 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 106,845 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 85,062 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 85,062 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 60,329 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 60,310 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 57,793 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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HT04 EWE is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HT04 EWE, 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 HT04 EWE registered?

HT04 EWE is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 25 May 2004.

Is HT04 EWE safe to buy?

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