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FP54 ADO

2004 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,721 mi
Last recorded96,721 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2014
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP54 ADO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2014 96,721 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 87,927 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 87,913 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 80,610 miles

SRS light on

Pass 21 Mar 2011 77,725 miles

Both rear wheel rims repaired by welding

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 77,453 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 72,879 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 52,535 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 52,535 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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FP54 ADO is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FP54 ADO, 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 FP54 ADO?

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What year was FP54 ADO registered?

FP54 ADO is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 November 2004.

Is FP54 ADO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP54 ADO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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