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FP54 SVD

2004 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

229,839 mi
Last recorded229,839 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP54 SVD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 229,839 miles

tps light on

Fail 6 Apr 2019 229,839 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

tps light on

Pass 21 Mar 2018 219,504 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 219,504 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 203,099 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 203,099 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 190,249 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2016 190,249 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 May 2015 183,978 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 158,458 miles

slight play at front nearside sreering arm

Pass 14 Dec 2012 135,652 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 135,652 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 117,624 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 102,139 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 96,583 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 90,087 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 81,175 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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FP54 SVD is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FP54 SVD, 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 FP54 SVD registered?

FP54 SVD is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 December 2004.

Is FP54 SVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP54 SVD shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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