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DC54 ARO

2004 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

141,111 mi
Last recorded141,111 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC54 ARO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 141,111 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Nov 2021 135,541 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 129,593 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 129,593 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 196,137 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 196,137 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 112,600 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 104,705 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 95,637 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 90,161 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 82,609 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 74,572 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 74,572 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 67,338 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 67,338 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

N/S/R has a small cut to cords on inner shoulder

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 11 Aug 2011 62,274 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 11 Aug 2010 57,624 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2009 52,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 52,494 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 46,712 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 46,712 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 40,413 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 30,433 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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DC54 ARO is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 DC54 ARO, 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 DC54 ARO registered?

DC54 ARO is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 25 September 2004.

Is DC54 ARO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC54 ARO shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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