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CV54 LNX

2004 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

212,758 mi
Last recorded212,758 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV54 LNX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 212,758 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 209,040 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 196,717 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 188,577 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

plastic under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 28 Jun 2022 182,126 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 182,125 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 175,730 miles

Coolant leak egr thermostat.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy joint slight leak. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside slight play in steering rack.

offside front back plate loose

Fail 22 Jun 2021 175,730 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak egr thermostat.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy joint slight leak. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside slight play in steering rack.

offside front back plate loose

Pass 18 Jun 2020 171,400 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2020 171,400 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 163,990 miles

DPF flexi perishing evident

Rear os&ns rims buckled

Pass 9 Jul 2018 153,536 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 143,918 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 135,322 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner wear evident inner tie rod

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 123,419 miles

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

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

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

unable to open fuel cap cover to check fuel cap

Fail 13 Jul 2015 123,419 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

unable to open fuel cap cover to check fuel cap

Pass 3 Jul 2014 111,714 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 103,834 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

wear evident ois steering rack

Pass 4 Aug 2012 93,937 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 82,381 miles

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

both sides wing mirror glass deterioating evident

engine oil level low

Pass 16 Aug 2010 68,790 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 56,395 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 44,857 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 34,243 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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CV54 LNX is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CV54 LNX, 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 CV54 LNX registered?

CV54 LNX is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is CV54 LNX safe to buy?

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