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WK04 HYA

2004 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

124,134 mi
Last recorded124,134 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK04 HYA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 124,134 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2020 124,134 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 122,539 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 19 Aug 2019 122,513 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2018 121,551 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

chip in windscreen

undertrays fitted

Fail 17 Aug 2018 121,551 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

chip in windscreen

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2017 119,781 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside and offside headlamps glazed

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2016 117,095 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under trays fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2015 114,511 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

undertrays fitted to vehicle and slightly insecure

Pass 16 Aug 2014 102,369 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 88,577 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Sep 2013 88,577 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2012 80,838 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 79,530 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 70,549 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 62,876 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 45,701 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 May 2007 36,067 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 35,966 miles

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

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

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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WK04 HYA is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WK04 HYA, 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 WK04 HYA registered?

WK04 HYA is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is WK04 HYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK04 HYA shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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