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FL54 UGJ

2004 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

179,282 mi
Last recorded179,282 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL54 UGJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 179,282 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Badly worn inner edge keep under observation (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 179,103 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour Both (1.1.A.3e)

Brake pad warning light on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Badly worn inner edge keep under observation (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Dec 2016 172,028 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 158,044 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 158,044 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 244,933 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 143,736 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 138,156 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 130,770 miles

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

O/S/F TYRE HAS CUT IN TREAD

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

Fail 2 Nov 2011 130,770 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

O/S/F TYRE HAS CUT IN TREAD

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 120,953 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 111,571 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 111,571 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 97,324 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 76,626 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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FL54 UGJ is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FL54 UGJ, 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 FL54 UGJ registered?

FL54 UGJ is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 11 October 2004.

Is FL54 UGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL54 UGJ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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