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FM53 UWN

2004 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,358 mi
Last recorded92,358 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2011
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 UWN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2011 92,358 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 89,261 miles

Nearside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 70,495 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2008 70,495 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 46,139 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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FM53 UWN is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FM53 UWN, 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

How do I check the history of FM53 UWN?

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What year was FM53 UWN registered?

FM53 UWN is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 13 February 2004.

Is FM53 UWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM53 UWN shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FM53 UWN have outstanding finance?

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