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AD53 SGU

2004 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

130,939 mi
Last recorded130,939 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 SGU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 130,939 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 109,354 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt NS + OS (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush NSR + OSR x2 (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 109,352 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded OSF + NSR (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt NS + OS (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush NSR + OSR x2 (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2015 99,186 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 99,186 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 93,828 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Nov 2014 93,828 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 89,996 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2013 89,327 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 89,243 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 85,588 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jun 2012 85,424 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2011 78,401 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 72,352 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 62,658 miles

Baby seat fitted to O/S rear

Pass 28 Jun 2008 51,079 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 36,369 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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AD53 SGU is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 AD53 SGU, 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 AD53 SGU registered?

AD53 SGU is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 2 January 2004.

Is AD53 SGU safe to buy?

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