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EA54 WPO

2004 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

250,279 mi
Last recorded250,279 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA54 WPO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 11 Sep 2024 250,279 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2023 233,521 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 223,046 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 319,070 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 190,164 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH FRONT (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT INSIDE (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR INSIDE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 183,627 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 172,796 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH FRONT (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 158,994 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 147,222 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 137,526 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 127,967 miles

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

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 25 Sep 2013 117,202 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 106,281 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 96,006 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 86,874 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 74,862 miles

ADVISORY OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE SMALL CUT ON SIDEWALL NO CORD SHOWING

Pass 29 Sep 2008 60,752 miles

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

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

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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EA54 WPO is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EA54 WPO, 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 EA54 WPO registered?

EA54 WPO is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 5 November 2004.

Is EA54 WPO safe to buy?

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