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WJ04 UON

2004 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

92,862 mi
Last recorded92,862 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2013
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2013 92,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 92,862 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 77,599 miles

nearside front wheel rim dented

rear flexi brake pipes perished

Fail 1 May 2012 77,599 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front pads very low

nearside front wheel rim dented

rear flexi brake pipes perished

Pass 23 Apr 2011 68,948 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 60,880 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2010 60,554 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 51,875 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner and outter tread

both rear tyres getting near wear bars

Pass 27 May 2008 45,922 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 35,960 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 35,933 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 UON is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WJ04 UON, 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 UON registered?

WJ04 UON is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is WJ04 UON safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ04 UON shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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