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CK54 EZM

2004 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

150,139 mi
Last recorded150,139 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK54 EZM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 150,139 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 146,926 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 144,928 miles

Lower under tray and top engine covers fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2022 142,748 miles

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2021 141,257 miles

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2020 136,359 miles

Front both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 7 Oct 2020 136,083 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 23 Oct 2019 130,253 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 123,420 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 123,417 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2018 123,395 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Oct 2017 117,633 miles

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

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

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

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

nearsie rear tyre bald on inside shoulder

Pass 27 Sep 2016 111,464 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Sep 2016 111,340 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Sep 2015 103,391 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.81mm (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Fail 19 Sep 2015 103,388 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.81mm (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2014 98,534 miles

could not see inner brake pads to determine thickness

n/s mirror broken

rear tyres + n/s/f starting to get close to limits

Fail 8 Oct 2014 98,534 miles

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

could not see inner brake pads to determine thickness

n/s mirror broken

rear tyres + n/s/f starting to get close to limits

Pass 14 Oct 2013 93,398 miles

front number plated deteriated slightly

rear tyres slight wear inner edges

Pass 12 Oct 2012 87,544 miles

all brake discs slight wear and slightly rusyed

frtont number plate slightly damaged

wipers slightly worn

Fail 12 Oct 2012 87,544 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

all brake discs slight wear and slightly rusyed

frtont number plate slightly damaged

wipers slightly worn

Pass 13 Oct 2011 81,640 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Oct 2011 81,640 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 71,987 miles

uable to check rear seatbelts, child seat fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2009 61,378 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Oct 2008 51,392 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 51,421 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)

Fail 3 Oct 2008 51,292 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 36,272 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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CK54 EZM is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 CK54 EZM, 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 CK54 EZM registered?

CK54 EZM is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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