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BN54 EVB

2004 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

171,381 mi
Last recorded171,381 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2014
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 EVB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2014 171,381 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 171,381 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 162,711 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pipes corroded

front brake discs worn and corroded

front tyres wearing

oil leak

play in o/s/f bottom ball joint

rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated but no play

rear tyres worn low

Fail 11 Dec 2013 162,705 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)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pipes corroded

front brake discs worn and corroded

front tyres wearing

oil leak

play in o/s/f bottom ball joint

rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated but no play

rear tyres worn low

Pass 8 Dec 2012 541,773 miles

brake pipes corroded

handbrake high

service light on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Dec 2012 241,771 miles

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pipes corroded

handbrake high

service light on

Pass 26 Nov 2011 228,742 miles

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

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 23 Nov 2010 130,233 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre slight spliting on inner sidewall

offside rear tyre slight spliting on inner sidewall

Pass 24 Nov 2009 120,642 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Nov 2009 120,462 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 112,019 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 21 Aug 2007 97,721 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 97,370 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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BN54 EVB is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BN54 EVB, 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 BN54 EVB registered?

BN54 EVB is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 23 September 2004.

Is BN54 EVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN54 EVB shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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