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YF04 WCJ

2004 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,978 mi
Last recorded124,978 miles
Recorded on23 May 2009
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF04 WCJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2009 124,978 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 124,692 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 124,692 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 May 2007 94,866 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 94,866 miles

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

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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YF04 WCJ is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YF04 WCJ, 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

How do I check the history of YF04 WCJ?

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What year was YF04 WCJ registered?

YF04 WCJ is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 May 2004.

Is YF04 WCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF04 WCJ shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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