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GL54 DWP

2004 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

154,823 mi
Last recorded154,823 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 DWP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2022 154,823 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 135,097 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 116,782 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 104,195 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 98,271 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 89,676 miles

Oil leak ()

covers masking engine,steering and brake components

Fail 23 Nov 2017 89,675 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

covers masking engine,steering and brake components

Pass 11 Oct 2016 80,159 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 80,154 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 75,873 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 75,871 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 70,936 miles

Nearside Rear 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 28 Oct 2013 66,082 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 62,659 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 62,659 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 54,262 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 51,343 miles

exhaust bracket is loose (nut) missing

oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2010 41,127 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 39,922 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 33,343 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 33,206 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 25,600 miles

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE WORN TO THE LEGAL LIMIT AND SLIGHTLY DISTORTED.

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE WORN TO THE LEGAL LIMIT AND SLIGHTLY DISTORTED.

slight damage to tread in places on near side front tyre.

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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GL54 DWP is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 GL54 DWP, 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 GL54 DWP registered?

GL54 DWP is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 3 December 2004.

Is GL54 DWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL54 DWP shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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