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GL54 UHD

2004 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

154,087 mi
Last recorded154,087 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 UHD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 154,087 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 145,372 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 138,376 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Handbrake lever high

Pass 17 Mar 2020 132,286 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 129,414 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 120,607 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 110,650 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 106,071 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 96,318 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 88,652 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 79,959 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 70,958 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 55,802 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 41,528 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 27,799 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 19,825 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2007 19,825 miles

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

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

Front 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 UHD is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 UHD, 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

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What year was GL54 UHD registered?

GL54 UHD is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 23 December 2004.

Is GL54 UHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL54 UHD shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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