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WK54 HWJ

2004 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

121,680 mi
Last recorded121,680 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK54 HWJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2017 121,680 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

front and rear brake discs slightly worn / pitted

front and rear suspension components slightly corroded

minor oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2017 113,782 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 113,782 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 108,790 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 104,720 miles

oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2014 94,891 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 90,083 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 81,357 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 76,952 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 71,186 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 65,417 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 65,417 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 54,082 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 45,431 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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WK54 HWJ is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 WK54 HWJ, 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 WK54 HWJ registered?

WK54 HWJ is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 15 November 2004.

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