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GF54 UNX

2004 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

123,755 mi
Last recorded123,755 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF54 UNX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 123,755 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 117,615 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 117,525 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 107,887 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 93,006 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 88,423 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 85,177 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 85,177 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 85,177 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 82,923 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 77,232 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 12 Feb 2019 77,232 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both side (4.1.4 (b))

Front Position lamp not working both side (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Feb 2018 75,135 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

underside covers fitted

Fail 20 Feb 2018 75,135 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

underside covers fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2017 72,094 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front head lights are deteriorated

Pass 16 Feb 2016 68,702 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 63,690 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 57,262 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 49,952 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 44,139 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Feb 2011 39,886 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 36,033 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 36,033 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 30,116 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 30,116 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 22,010 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 20,666 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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GF54 UNX is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 GF54 UNX, 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 GF54 UNX?

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What year was GF54 UNX registered?

GF54 UNX is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 15 November 2004.

Is GF54 UNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF54 UNX shows 27 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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