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FE54 UGU

2004 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

176,006 mi
Last recorded176,006 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE54 UGU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 176,006 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 173,549 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both Sides ()

Pass 4 Jan 2023 171,763 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 167,340 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 165,209 miles

all brake pipes now covered in grease

Fail 13 Jan 2021 165,179 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 163,288 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 163,255 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside headlamp deteriorating

Pass 18 Jan 2019 162,078 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 162,062 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 159,244 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 - 4 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 159,081 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 - 4 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 157,357 miles

Offside parking brake efficiencey deteriated

Pass 7 Jan 2016 151,681 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 147,499 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 231,576 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 225,277 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 131,388 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 123,215 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2011 123,185 miles

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

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2010 110,886 miles

Front discs slightly worn. Replace @ next pad change.

Pass 20 Jan 2009 102,259 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 102,255 miles

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 80,182 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 80,182 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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FE54 UGU is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FE54 UGU, 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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FE54 UGU is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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