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EU54 AOE

2004 BMW 6 Series

Grey Petrol 4500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

121,440 mi
Last recorded121,440 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 6 Series73,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU54 AOE
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 121,440 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 116,313 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 115,290 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2022 112,484 miles

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

Fail 24 Dec 2022 112,484 miles

Obligatory indirect vision device insecure New sticky pad needed on internal mirror (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 109,724 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 107,721 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 93,652 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 90,035 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 84,441 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 79,396 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 73,200 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 69,844 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 66,180 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 61,386 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 56,633 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 49,807 miles

unable to test underside of vehicle and both outer body sills due to covers

Pass 20 Feb 2008 42,008 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 Front 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 6 Series?

Based on 57,601 MOT tests across 6,687 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
6,496
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
6,687
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 533
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 463
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 343
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 273
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 267
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EU54 AOE is a 2004 BMW 6 Series in Grey with a 4,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2004 BMW 6 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 73,200 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 6 Series fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 533 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EU54 AOE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 6 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 22 years old, this BMW 6 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EU54 AOE registered?

EU54 AOE is a 2004 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is EU54 AOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU54 AOE shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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