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DX54 XHR

2004 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

128,651 mi
Last recorded128,651 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX54 XHR
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 128,651 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 127,767 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2016 127,767 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 123,421 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 123,421 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2014 122,141 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 113,821 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 113,051 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 107,996 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 101,540 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 101,498 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Nov 2009 82,955 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 82,955 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 60,207 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 45,312 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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DX54 XHR is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 DX54 XHR, 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

How do I check the history of DX54 XHR?

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What year was DX54 XHR registered?

DX54 XHR is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 16 September 2004.

Is DX54 XHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX54 XHR shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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