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PN54 WJV

2004 BMW 5 Series

Bronze Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,172 mi
Last recorded130,172 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN54 WJV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2018 130,172 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 120,103 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides recommend change ASAP (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear recommend to be changed ASAP

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 109,705 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2017 109,705 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 28 Jan 2017 109,226 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

under trays /sill covers /engine cover

Pass 7 Oct 2015 91,696 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 86,421 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jan 2014 78,249 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 78,247 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 76,980 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2012 76,980 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 68,502 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 58,940 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 49,700 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 40,779 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 30,842 miles

offside front tyre worn inner edge / 2 both rear tyres worn inner 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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PN54 WJV is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Bronze with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PN54 WJV, 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 PN54 WJV registered?

PN54 WJV is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 21 September 2004.

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