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BG54 NJF

2004 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

147,062 mi
Last recorded147,062 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 NJF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2017 147,062 miles

Full Body Under Trays Fitted

Fail 27 Nov 2017 147,062 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Full Body Under Trays Fitted

Offside Front Headlight Lens Tarnished

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 144,307 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2016 144,285 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 131,293 miles

Items removed from interior mirror

headlight len's tarnished

Fail 19 Nov 2015 131,102 miles

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

Items removed from interior mirror

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm on both edges (4.1.E.1)

headlight len's tarnished

Pass 16 Oct 2014 116,512 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 116,508 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Coolant leak evident

Pass 23 Oct 2013 108,499 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 99,939 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2011 91,386 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 91,386 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 84,095 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2010 84,082 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 73,752 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

cuts in tread on nearside front tyre

Pass 11 Nov 2008 65,926 miles

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

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

nearside front jacking block missing

Pass 6 Nov 2007 57,935 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

oil leak from engine

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

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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BG54 NJF is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BG54 NJF, 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 BG54 NJF registered?

BG54 NJF is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 November 2004.

Is BG54 NJF safe to buy?

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