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YJ04 WAC

2004 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

122,350 mi
Last recorded122,350 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ04 WAC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 122,350 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 118,278 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 111,867 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 111,865 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (both) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 May 2023 105,050 miles

handbrake only just met required efficiency - may need adjustment or repair

Pass 23 Apr 2022 102,473 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 98,523 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 96,774 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 95,659 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 95,155 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 92,007 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 87,412 miles

top covers and under trays fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2014 120,817 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 114,638 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 104,653 miles

oil filler cap missing

Pass 17 Aug 2011 90,025 miles

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

front wiper blades slightly smearing

Fail 26 Aug 2010 78,532 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 78,532 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 66,372 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 66,372 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 52,724 miles

both rear tyres 2mm

Pass 17 Aug 2007 35,714 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 37,529 miles

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

engine management light stays on

oil filler cap missing\found in engine bay

oil level on minimum

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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YJ04 WAC is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 YJ04 WAC, 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 YJ04 WAC registered?

YJ04 WAC is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 July 2004.

Is YJ04 WAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ04 WAC shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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