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FV54 MUC

2004 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

192,067 mi
Last recorded192,067 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 MUC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2019 192,067 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 185,170 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 178,996 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 175,160 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 172,148 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 172,040 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 159,543 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 159,513 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 31 Dec 2010 143,003 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

we advise that the o/s front tyre is replaced a.s.a.p

Pass 2 Jan 2010 133,383 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 125,513 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 115,180 miles

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate

slight oil leak from underside of engine

wipers smearing screen

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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FV54 MUC is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 FV54 MUC, 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 FV54 MUC registered?

FV54 MUC is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 15 December 2004.

Is FV54 MUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV54 MUC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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