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WJ04 CVX

2004 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

145,675 mi
Last recorded145,675 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ04 CVX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 145,675 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated d/link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 145,675 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt d/link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated d/link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 138,352 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 126,578 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 119,272 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 109,817 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 109,817 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 80,290 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 74,958 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 65,865 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2013 65,847 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 59,285 miles

steering warning light on

Pass 24 May 2012 56,347 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 51,150 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 46,871 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 40,524 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2008 35,398 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 28,029 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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WJ04 CVX 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 83.3%.

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 WJ04 CVX, 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 WJ04 CVX registered?

WJ04 CVX is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 10 June 2004.

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