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RA04 RWL

2004 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,817 mi
Last recorded66,817 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2008
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA04 RWL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2008 66,817 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 59,514 miles

advance movement in n/s/r lower arm bottom bush may need attention soon

n/s/r tyre wearing close to legal limit on inner edge

slight movement in steering system

stone chips in windscreen

unable to check outer sills fully due to under trays fitted

Fail 7 Jun 2008 59,514 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

advance movement in n/s/r lower arm bottom bush may need attention soon

n/s/r tyre wearing close to legal limit on inner edge

slight movement in steering system

stone chips in windscreen

unable to check outer sills fully due to under trays fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2007 41,262 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 41,262 miles

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

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

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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RA04 RWL is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RA04 RWL, 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 RA04 RWL registered?

RA04 RWL is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 May 2004.

Is RA04 RWL safe to buy?

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