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YG04 WKX

2004 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

143,948 mi
Last recorded143,948 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG04 WKX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 143,948 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 136,900 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 136,900 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 132,775 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 123,549 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 115,855 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 115,855 miles

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 94,754 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 79,878 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2010 79,859 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 1 May 2009 63,395 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 May 2008 49,190 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 34,694 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 WKX is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WKX, 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 YG04 WKX?

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What year was YG04 WKX registered?

YG04 WKX is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 23 March 2004.

Is YG04 WKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG04 WKX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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