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MA04 UKW

2004 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,073 mi
Last recorded111,073 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA04 UKW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 111,073 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 May 2019 110,939 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 May 2018 103,129 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 103,129 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2017 93,936 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 May 2017 93,936 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing pair (1.5.1a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Apr 2016 85,506 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 82,660 miles

n/s/f tyre is worn on the inner edge

oil leak on the engine

oil leak on the rear diff

Fail 12 Feb 2013 82,660 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f tyre is worn on the inner edge

oil leak on the engine

oil leak on the rear diff

Pass 13 Jan 2012 74,796 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 74,796 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 57,442 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 37,255 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 32,402 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 28,688 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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MA04 UKW is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MA04 UKW, 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 MA04 UKW registered?

MA04 UKW is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 11 March 2004.

Is MA04 UKW safe to buy?

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