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HT04 WSL

2004 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

169,993 mi
Last recorded169,993 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT04 WSL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 169,993 miles

small cut nearside rear tyre outside wall

Pass 24 Jul 2015 154,035 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 137,893 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jul 2013 131,376 miles

Brake warning light on

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 31 Jul 2013 131,376 miles

Brake warning light on

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 25 Jul 2013 131,320 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

emmissions too clean to register

Pass 19 Jul 2012 125,261 miles

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

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

airbag warning light illuminated

tyre pressure warning light illuminated

Pass 2 Aug 2011 119,027 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 110,396 miles

brake warning lamp on

Pass 2 Jul 2009 103,092 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 103,090 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Jul 2008 99,384 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 99,384 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 93,921 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 WSL is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WSL, 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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What year was HT04 WSL registered?

HT04 WSL is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is HT04 WSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for HT04 WSL shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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