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WJ04 DTY

2004 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

121,403 mi
Last recorded121,403 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ04 DTY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 121,403 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 111,818 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Apr 2018 111,818 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Oil leak ()

Rear Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 99,330 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 99,339 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 88,724 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 73,234 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 68,862 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 63,257 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 58,627 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 53,124 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 47,567 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 40,426 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 37,295 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 28,738 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 DTY is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 DTY, 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 DTY registered?

WJ04 DTY is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 24 March 2004.

Is WJ04 DTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ04 DTY shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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