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FA54 NNT

2004 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

139,158 mi
Last recorded139,158 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA54 NNT
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2023 139,158 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 136,304 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 128,298 miles

rear park brake effort low

Pass 11 Dec 2014 117,461 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 102,464 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 87,670 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 71,733 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Nov 2011 71,733 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 59,973 miles

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

nearside front brake disc worn

nearside front brake pads worn ( border line for pass)

offside front brake disc worn

offside front brake pads worn ( border line for pass )

Fail 28 Nov 2009 53,614 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Under body covers fitted.

Wheel arch covers fitted.

Pass 28 Nov 2009 53,614 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Under body covers fitted.

Wheel arch covers fitted.

Pass 16 Dec 2008 48,669 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

cut in tread on offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Nov 2007 40,361 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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FA54 NNT is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FA54 NNT, 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 FA54 NNT registered?

FA54 NNT is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 17 December 2004.

Is FA54 NNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA54 NNT shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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