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AV54 XLG

2004 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,695 mi
Last recorded151,695 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2009
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 XLG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 21 Dec 2009 151,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 151,695 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 87,366 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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AV54 XLG is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AV54 XLG, 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

How do I check the history of AV54 XLG?

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What year was AV54 XLG registered?

AV54 XLG is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 October 2004.

Is AV54 XLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV54 XLG shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AV54 XLG have outstanding finance?

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