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R13 HAA

2004 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,410 mi
Last recorded130,410 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2014
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR13 HAA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2014 130,410 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 125,122 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 117,044 miles

n/s & o/s front lower arms inner bushes wear

n/s & o/s rear lower suspension arms front bushes wear

n/s mirror cracked

n/s/r reflector cracked

park brake efficiency low effort

park brake lever high travel

Fail 5 Jan 2012 117,044 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s & o/s front lower arms inner bushes wear

n/s & o/s rear lower suspension arms front bushes wear

n/s mirror cracked

n/s/r reflector cracked

park brake efficiency low effort

park brake lever high travel

Pass 1 Nov 2010 96,367 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 96,367 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2009 89,437 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 89,437 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 78,889 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 66,977 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 66,977 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 62,625 miles

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

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

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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R13 HAA is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R13 HAA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R13 HAA registered?

R13 HAA is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 September 2004.

Is R13 HAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R13 HAA shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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