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FA54 SXG

2004 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

198,011 mi
Last recorded198,011 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA54 SXG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 198,011 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both nearside and offside front (2.4.G.2)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2017 188,310 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 186,892 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 179,658 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 179,393 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 122,198 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 122,102 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 104,782 miles

EMMISIONS TO CLEAN TO DETECT

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

PAD WARNING INDICATOR ON

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Oct 2012 104,782 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

EMMISIONS TO CLEAN TO DETECT

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

PAD WARNING INDICATOR ON

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2011 84,734 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 77,548 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 68,010 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

slight handbrake travel

Pass 5 Aug 2008 55,795 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 38,684 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 SXG is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel 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 FA54 SXG, 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 SXG registered?

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

Is FA54 SXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA54 SXG 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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