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M8 NWM

2004 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

152,072 mi
Last recorded152,072 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 NWM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2022 152,072 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 146,219 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 146,219 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 141,620 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 139,440 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 137,889 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 136,151 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Mar 2016 133,220 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 130,727 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 127,298 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 123,904 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 111,465 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Nov 2010 97,727 miles

Nearside headlamp washer cover missing

Fail 8 Nov 2010 97,642 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside headlamp washer cover missing

Pass 24 Oct 2009 93,254 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 87,152 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front discs lipped on inner

Front pads low

Rear tyres at 2mm tred depth

Fail 3 Nov 2008 87,152 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front discs lipped on inner

Front pads low

Rear tyres at 2mm tred depth

Pass 2 May 2007 77,894 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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M8 NWM is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M8 NWM, 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 M8 NWM registered?

M8 NWM is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 21 April 2004.

Is M8 NWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M8 NWM shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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