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HT04 EWN

2004 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,951 mi
Last recorded123,951 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT04 EWN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 123,951 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside + Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside + Offside ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Under-trays/Engine cover fitted obscuring view of some components/Oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2022 102,295 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 93,887 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside rear 2mm,All tyres slight cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 93,660 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 92,765 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slightly cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 92,763 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slightly cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 91,029 miles

slight knock in steering system felt at steering wheel

Fail 6 Aug 2018 91,029 miles

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

slight knock in steering system felt at steering wheel

Pass 17 Aug 2017 88,724 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and o/s/r on 3mm tread depth legal limit 1.6mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 85,992 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 82,956 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2014 81,519 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2013 80,232 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted

rear brake pads over half worn

Pass 8 Aug 2012 79,341 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2011 76,717 miles

offside rear brake disc coroded

Fail 9 May 2011 76,717 miles

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

front brake discs coroded and badly worn

offside rear brake disc coroded

Pass 30 Apr 2010 70,412 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

corrosion and wear both front inner brake discs.

damage nearside front spot lamp.

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

stone chips and road marks front windscreen.

Pass 28 May 2009 60,393 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 60,393 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2008 51,482 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing low on edges.

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 EWN is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 HT04 EWN, 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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HT04 EWN is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 22 June 2004.

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