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EF54 OKB

2004 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

123,361 mi
Last recorded123,361 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 OKB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 123,361 miles

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

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)

Pass 17 May 2016 114,297 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 114,297 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 May 2015 103,348 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 94,183 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 94,114 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 May 2013 83,699 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 73,475 miles

airbag light on dash

brake pad warning light on

tyre pressure monitering light on dash

Pass 17 May 2011 66,048 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 65,849 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 5 May 2010 57,705 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 57,194 miles

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

O/S Front tyre has slight cracking around side wall

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 49,171 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 37,781 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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EF54 OKB is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OKB, 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 EF54 OKB?

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What year was EF54 OKB registered?

EF54 OKB is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 11 December 2004.

Is EF54 OKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF54 OKB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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