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BK54 OSP

2004 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

192,371 mi
Last recorded192,371 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK54 OSP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2023 192,371 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

undertrays

Pass 31 Jan 2017 190,920 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 190,914 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 189,025 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 183,087 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2014 174,904 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 168,584 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 165,619 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2011 155,446 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)

Fail 4 May 2011 155,446 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 142,441 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 142,410 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 120,360 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 97,562 miles

o/s rear tyre on limit for wear

n/s rear tyre on limit for wear and wearing dangerously low on inner tread

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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BK54 OSP is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BK54 OSP, 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 BK54 OSP registered?

BK54 OSP is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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