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AF54 JNO

2004 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

147,866 mi
Last recorded147,866 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2013
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 JNO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2013 147,866 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 147,583 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 133,949 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 133,949 miles

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

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2011 114,449 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010

air bag light on, steering light on, seat belt tensioner light on, speed warning fault light on.

damage to the rear bumper

o/s front anti roll bar link rod top rubber split

Pass 29 Aug 2009 113,981 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 113,981 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2009
Pass 14 Aug 2008 112,187 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 83,602 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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AF54 JNO is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AF54 JNO, 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 AF54 JNO registered?

AF54 JNO is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 16 September 2004.

Is AF54 JNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF54 JNO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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