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AF54 NUV

2004 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

253,495 mi
Last recorded253,495 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 NUV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 253,495 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 156,216 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 142,473 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 131,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Inner TYRE EDGE WORN

Fail 17 Apr 2018 131,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Inner TYRE EDGE WORN

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Inner TYRE EDGE WORN

UNDER BODY COVERS FITTED

Pass 8 Apr 2017 118,123 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 104,890 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 104,889 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Inne Tie Rod end (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Nearside front inner Tie rod end (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 92,145 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 92,145 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 79,881 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2013 71,722 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2012 68,885 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 60,542 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 52,976 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 42,937 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 33,366 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 25,602 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 NUV is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AF54 NUV, 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 NUV registered?

AF54 NUV is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 7 September 2004.

Is AF54 NUV safe to buy?

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