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GK54 UMX

2004 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

159,198 mi
Last recorded159,198 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK54 UMX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 159,198 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated advise replacement (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 15 May 2018 159,194 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle brake sensor wire fouling/damaged (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated advise replacement (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 10 Apr 2017 158,197 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Slight noise from o/s rear wheel bearing

Fail 10 Apr 2017 158,193 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Slight noise from o/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 7 Apr 2016 151,480 miles

Both front suspension front arm bushes worn

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Various (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 145,884 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 136,139 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 125,609 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 116,747 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 109,467 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 101,524 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 89,579 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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GK54 UMX is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GK54 UMX, 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.

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What year was GK54 UMX registered?

GK54 UMX is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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