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BJ53 CFE

2004 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

141,588 mi
Last recorded141,588 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 CFE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 141,588 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2017 133,138 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 133,138 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 128,046 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)

Pass 14 May 2015 120,277 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2014 113,374 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 May 2014 113,369 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2013 103,163 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 93,366 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 81,055 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 70,136 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 57,328 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)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 44,176 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 34,248 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 32,915 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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BJ53 CFE is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 BJ53 CFE, 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

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What year was BJ53 CFE registered?

BJ53 CFE is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 15 January 2004.

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