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RO04 NLC

2004 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

89,348 mi
Last recorded89,348 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO04 NLC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 89,348 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2025 89,348 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2024 80,188 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 73,703 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 68,746 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass deteriated (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass deteriated (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 63,903 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 60,974 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant leak

Pass 25 Feb 2019 56,573 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 52,797 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 49,185 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 45,120 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 45,114 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Feb 2016 45,063 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

both front headlamp brackets broken but still supported

both front headlamps deteriorated

fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated

slight play in inner steering rack joints

Pass 25 Feb 2015 40,897 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

fuel filler cap seal starting to split

nearside front & offside front headlamp brackets broken

nearside front tyre perished

offside front & nearside front headlamp lenses deteriorated

offside front tyre perished

Fail 23 Feb 2015 40,897 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre perished

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

fuel filler cap seal starting to split

nearside front & offside front headlamp brackets broken

offside front & nearside front headlamp lenses deteriorated

offside front tyre perished

Pass 11 Feb 2014 34,787 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2013 32,267 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 30,553 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 28,434 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 26,816 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 29,238 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 20,415 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 16,403 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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RO04 NLC is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 RO04 NLC, 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 RO04 NLC registered?

RO04 NLC is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 5 March 2004.

Is RO04 NLC safe to buy?

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