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WU54 HCZ

2004 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

253,299 mi
Last recorded253,299 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU54 HCZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 253,299 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2017 253,299 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 154,291 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2016 154,284 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 144,514 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 133,089 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 120,292 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 116,819 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2012 85,818 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Sill covers fitted nearside & offside, unable to fully test outer sills.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2012 108,545 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 95,824 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 82,589 miles

.. air bag warning light on

Pass 7 Sep 2009 69,317 miles

1/air bag light on

2/malfuntion seat belts

Pass 15 Sep 2008 60,427 miles

.. both rear tyres wearing on inner sections 4/5mm of tread left

.. rear lights working checked for bad connection

Pass 17 Sep 2007 50,151 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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WU54 HCZ is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WU54 HCZ, 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 WU54 HCZ registered?

WU54 HCZ is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 September 2004.

Is WU54 HCZ safe to buy?

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