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R40 NCL

2004 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

209,229 mi
Last recorded209,229 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR40 NCL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2022 209,229 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 198,810 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 198,803 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

air susp warning lamp showing up in dash

tpms lamp on

Pass 14 Sep 2019 196,025 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 196,025 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 187,594 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 187,594 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both lenses frosting (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 177,570 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 177,570 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 167,473 miles

BOTH FRONT HEAD LIGHTS FROSTING

Pass 9 May 2015 153,852 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 137,102 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 121,387 miles

brake pad warning light on dash, pads are in good condition

Pass 4 May 2011 106,352 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front propshaft rubber coupling worn

o/s front outer side lamp innop

Pass 18 Aug 2010 105,112 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 86,547 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 65,331 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 50,866 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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R40 NCL is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R40 NCL, 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 R40 NCL registered?

R40 NCL is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 June 2004.

Is R40 NCL safe to buy?

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