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GL54 ORN

2004 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

171,104 mi
Last recorded171,104 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 ORN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 171,104 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2026 171,104 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 168,403 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 165,832 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 165,815 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 161,144 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 161,144 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 152,474 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 152,474 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 142,283 miles

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

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

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Aug 2020 136,004 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 132,482 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 128,536 miles

Coolant leak

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 124,748 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 120,548 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 116,085 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 111,479 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 106,568 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 99,677 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

offside rear tyre is on legal limit

Pass 12 Dec 2011 88,850 miles

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)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2010 75,126 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 63,592 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 50,408 miles

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 29 Dec 2007 36,567 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2007 36,567 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)

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

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 ORN is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ORN, 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 ORN registered?

GL54 ORN is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 24 December 2004.

Is GL54 ORN safe to buy?

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