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GL54 NWK

2004 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

175,925 mi
Last recorded175,925 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 NWK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 175,925 miles

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

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Fail 22 Feb 2019 175,922 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 26 Feb 2018 160,682 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 139,809 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 126,027 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 113,070 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 98,013 miles

fumes under bonnet

Pass 25 Feb 2013 83,459 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 83,459 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 72,023 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

brake discs worn

front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 10 Feb 2011 63,344 miles

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

front brake discs worn and pads appear low but car says 25000 miles

Pass 26 Feb 2010 55,695 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 46,251 miles

front number plate cracked but still readable

full under trays fitted

o/s/front tyre 2mm on edge (not cut as deep) 4mm in center

o/s/rear outer brake pad wearing low

Pass 19 Feb 2008 36,017 miles

brake pads wown

front tyres wearing low on edges

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 NWK is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GL54 NWK, 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 NWK registered?

GL54 NWK is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 16 December 2004.

Is GL54 NWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL54 NWK shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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