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EF54 GHA

2004 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,706 mi
Last recorded130,706 miles
Recorded on6 May 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 GHA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2022 130,706 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2021 124,470 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides heavily undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

park brake has little reserve travel

Fail 18 May 2021 124,470 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides heavily undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

park brake has little reserve travel

Pass 11 Jun 2020 121,373 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 119,205 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 104,765 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 100,922 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 100,921 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating centre bulb not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both sides (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tread to side wall with lump in tread (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2016 95,665 miles

off side rear lower suspension arm bushes worn slightly

Pass 26 Mar 2015 91,786 miles

Both front tyres stepping in treads

Fail 24 Mar 2015 91,785 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres stepping in treads

Pass 7 Feb 2014 83,348 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 79,053 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 74,435 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 69,975 miles

Unable to see full condition of brake & fuel pipes owing to covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 21 Jan 2010 64,141 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 64,140 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 57,817 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 33,754 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 18,492 miles

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

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)

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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EF54 GHA is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EF54 GHA, 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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EF54 GHA is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 December 2004.

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