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PN54 WJY

2004 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

157,760 mi
Last recorded157,760 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN54 WJY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2018 157,760 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both misty (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 149,394 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 140,202 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured faded (1.4.A.2f)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 132,147 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 116,265 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 111,289 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 111,289 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 99,691 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 86,388 miles

O/S Of steering has knocking noise from it.

Fail 23 Aug 2011 86,388 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

O/S Of steering has knocking noise from it.

Pass 25 Aug 2010 74,962 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 64,684 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 53,366 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 39,056 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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PN54 WJY is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 PN54 WJY, 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 WJY registered?

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

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