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WN04 UXG

2004 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

167,825 mi
Last recorded167,825 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN04 UXG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 167,825 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2018 152,961 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 152,961 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 May 2017 148,140 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 139,502 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

under tray fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2014 130,314 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres wearing

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 19 Sep 2014 130,314 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

brake wear warning lamp illuminated

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2013 123,402 miles

front brake discs lipped

front brake pads getting low

rear brake discs lipped

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 14 May 2013 123,402 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake discs lipped

front brake pads getting low

rear brake discs lipped

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 14 Mar 2012 113,818 miles

air bag light on

front brake discs lipped

rear brake discs lipped

Fail 12 Mar 2012 113,818 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

air bag light on

front brake discs lipped

rear brake discs lipped

Pass 7 Oct 2010 101,479 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2010 101,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 140,352 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 140,351 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 76,909 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 64,076 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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WN04 UXG is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WN04 UXG, 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 WN04 UXG registered?

WN04 UXG is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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