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EY54 SZO

2004 BMW 5 Series

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

177,835 mi
Last recorded177,835 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY54 SZO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2023 177,835 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 171,161 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 251,405 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 150,895 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Feb 2019 144,452 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 138,601 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 210,849 miles

Rear seat belts not inspected due to child seats fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2016 123,541 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 187,353 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 176,232 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jan 2014 176,147 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2013 158,960 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 89,924 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 80,595 miles

2 clean 4 emissions

Pass 3 Feb 2010 64,259 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 52,160 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 43,954 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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EY54 SZO is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 EY54 SZO, 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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What year was EY54 SZO registered?

EY54 SZO is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is EY54 SZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY54 SZO shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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