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FH54 DZC

2004 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

217,461 mi
Last recorded217,461 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH54 DZC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 217,461 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front crack in windscreen

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

both front headlamps crazed

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2016 209,973 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 188,233 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 21 Aug 2013 166,482 miles

both rear tyres worn just on legal limit

rear h/brake effort low 16%

Fail 19 Aug 2013 166,482 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

both rear tyres worn just on legal limit

Pass 5 Jul 2012 146,305 miles

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

w/screen cracked

Fail 2 Jul 2012 146,305 miles

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

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

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

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

w/screen cracked

Pass 1 Jul 2011 124,462 miles

offside rear h/brake effort low

Pass 12 Feb 2010 106,077 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 106,077 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2009 100,444 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 95,036 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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FH54 DZC is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FH54 DZC, 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 FH54 DZC registered?

FH54 DZC is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 23 December 2004.

Is FH54 DZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH54 DZC shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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