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DX54 XUD

2004 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

160,785 mi
Last recorded160,785 miles
Recorded on5 May 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX54 XUD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2015 160,785 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 147,907 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 144,208 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 133,912 miles

1.0 litre of 10w40 engine oil added

Fail 10 Oct 2011 129,809 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Air suspension accumulator totally deflated (2.4.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Near side wing mirror is insecure

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 118,405 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 82,602 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rubber joint between gearbox & propeller shaft worn

Pass 16 Nov 2007 54,800 miles

full under sheld fitted on car

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 XUD is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DX54 XUD, 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 DX54 XUD registered?

DX54 XUD is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 September 2004.

Is DX54 XUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX54 XUD shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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