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WN04 UXB

2004 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

94,583 mi
Last recorded94,583 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN04 UXB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2023 94,583 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 90,244 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil leak

play in offside front inner tie rod

Pass 16 Nov 2021 85,774 miles

bonnet struts weak

oil leak

very small reserved travel on handbrake

Pass 26 Nov 2020 83,274 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 76,039 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 67,921 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 58,644 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

engine covers and undertray fitted

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 55,656 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 53,452 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 51,386 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 48,593 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 42,532 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 33,584 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Feb 2010 33,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 27,651 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

chip in windscreen

Pass 13 Feb 2008 18,891 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 13,525 miles

front tyres worn on inside edge

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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WN04 UXB is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 WN04 UXB, 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 WN04 UXB registered?

WN04 UXB is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 March 2004.

Is WN04 UXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for WN04 UXB shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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