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AF54 JNZ

2004 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

227,334 mi
Last recorded227,334 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 JNZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019 227,334 miles

Front slight oil leak sump

Pass 4 May 2018 215,230 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 214,977 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 198,597 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 186,300 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2016 186,288 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 173,500 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 159,140 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 159,075 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 141,457 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 123,678 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 123,664 miles

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 102,415 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 83,383 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 50,619 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 50,501 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 50,501 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 41,039 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Aug 2007 41,039 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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 JNZ is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 JNZ, 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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AF54 JNZ is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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