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YG04 WEJ

2004 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,094 mi
Last recorded154,094 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG04 WEJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 154,094 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 25 Nov 2025 154,094 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2024 152,291 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 150,375 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 146,248 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 142,390 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 137,688 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 137,676 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 131,615 miles

both front tyre treads cracking

misting of oil around undertrays

Pass 17 Aug 2018 129,316 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 126,187 miles

Nearside Front Tyre is cracked between the treads but no ply or cords are exposed

Nearside Rear Tyre is cracked between the treads but no ply or cords are exposed

Offside Front Tyre is cracked between the treads but no ply or cords are exposed

Offside Rear Tyre is cracked between the treads but no ply or cords are exposed

Pass 16 Sep 2016 124,972 miles

bulb waring lamp illuminated all bulbs working

rear tyres age cracking

Pass 8 Sep 2015 120,127 miles

Both rear tyres cracking in tread

Front wipers smear on screen

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 118,721 miles

n/s/r lower arm radius bush has slight amount of play

Fail 3 Sep 2014 118,721 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

n/s/r lower arm radius bush has slight amount of play

Pass 16 Aug 2013 116,485 miles

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2013 116,461 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 Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2012 113,803 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 113,803 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 110,443 miles

o/s steerimg slight play in rack end

Pass 5 Oct 2010 103,051 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f screen washers ont just reach the screen.

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres starting to wear on inner edges.

Pass 9 Mar 2010 98,741 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 89,050 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 74,649 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 54,457 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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YG04 WEJ is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 YG04 WEJ, 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 YG04 WEJ registered?

YG04 WEJ is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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