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BT54 ARZ

2004 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

127,579 mi
Last recorded127,579 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2013
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 ARZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2013 127,579 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 119,900 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 111,026 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2010 105,333 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 155,679 miles

handbrake slightly high

oil leaks underneath

Fail 14 Jan 2009 155,679 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake slightly high

oil leaks underneath

Pass 3 Dec 2007 79,658 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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BT54 ARZ is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BT54 ARZ, 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 BT54 ARZ registered?

BT54 ARZ is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 December 2004.

Is BT54 ARZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT54 ARZ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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