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CE04 SUX

2004 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

182,885 mi
Last recorded182,885 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE04 SUX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2021 182,885 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 181,192 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 173,136 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 164,378 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

tyre pressure monitoring lamp on

Pass 26 Feb 2016 154,891 miles

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

both front anti-roll bar 'D' bushes becoming worn

both rear brake hoses becoming perished

both rear brake pipes becoming corroded

both rear lower suspension arm inner forward bushes becoming unbonded

Pass 9 Feb 2015 147,559 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs worn

Pass 8 Jan 2014 137,303 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 125,338 miles

both front brake discs becoming worn

Fail 8 Sep 2012 125,338 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

both front brake discs becoming worn

Pass 7 Sep 2011 120,817 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 110,610 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 97,022 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 79,831 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 56,359 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 43,684 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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CE04 SUX is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 CE04 SUX, 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 CE04 SUX registered?

CE04 SUX is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 10 March 2004.

Is CE04 SUX safe to buy?

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