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WJ54 BYZ

2004 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

103,021 mi
Last recorded103,021 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ54 BYZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 103,021 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 100,370 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 100,370 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 99,031 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 97,995 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 92,471 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 89,990 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 84,653 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 78,817 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 74,310 miles

near side rear and off side rear tyres are on 1.6

off side front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 20 Jan 2011 68,165 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 62,115 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 61,259 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 46,524 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 30,719 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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WJ54 BYZ is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel 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 WJ54 BYZ, 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 WJ54 BYZ registered?

WJ54 BYZ is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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The MOT history for WJ54 BYZ 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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