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DN54 VAE

2004 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

146,684 mi
Last recorded146,684 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2014
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN54 VAE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2014 146,684 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 146,684 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 129,279 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 110,069 miles

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)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 83,258 miles

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)

nearside rear drive shaft outer gater split and leaking

rear brake pads getting low

windscreen cracked nearside

Pass 9 Jun 2010 69,558 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 69,203 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front 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 2 Jun 2009 60,672 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 60,672 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 45,048 miles

Nearside Front Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

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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DN54 VAE is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DN54 VAE, 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 DN54 VAE registered?

DN54 VAE is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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