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RN53 WNO

2004 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

163,392 mi
Last recorded163,392 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN53 WNO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2015 163,392 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/f tyre worn on edge close to limit

Pass 6 Jun 2014 161,069 miles

Nearside outer sill cover damaged

Offside front tyre wearing on edges

Oil leak from diff

Rear coil springs corroded

Some surface corrosion to front and rear metal brake pipes

Fail 6 Jun 2014 161,069 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)

Nearside outer sill cover damaged

Offside front tyre wearing on edges

Oil leak from diff

Rear coil springs corroded

Some surface corrosion to front and rear metal brake pipes

Pass 24 May 2013 149,436 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 136,502 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 120,136 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 120,136 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2009 100,059 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 100,015 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 82,853 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 66,747 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 66,747 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 44,570 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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RN53 WNO is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RN53 WNO, 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 RN53 WNO registered?

RN53 WNO is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 January 2004.

Is RN53 WNO safe to buy?

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