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CU53 OBE

2004 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

130,564 mi
Last recorded130,564 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 OBE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 130,564 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 102,559 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 98,948 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 May 2017 94,103 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 90,397 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 84,685 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 80,415 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 76,092 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 71,483 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 65,802 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 56,424 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 9 Jul 2009 46,915 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 37,106 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 28,089 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 26,170 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 26,160 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)

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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CU53 OBE is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 CU53 OBE, 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 CU53 OBE registered?

CU53 OBE is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 January 2004.

Is CU53 OBE safe to buy?

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