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WP53 ZDH

2004 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

159,928 mi
Last recorded159,928 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2013
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP53 ZDH
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2013 159,928 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f steering arm has slight play

Pass 20 Jun 2012 151,201 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 130,061 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 130,061 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 105,279 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 81,894 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 61,897 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 55,329 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2007 55,251 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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WP53 ZDH is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WP53 ZDH, 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 WP53 ZDH registered?

WP53 ZDH is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 6 February 2004.

Is WP53 ZDH safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP53 ZDH shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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