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GP53 NXM

2004 BMW 5 Series

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

157,889 mi
Last recorded157,889 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 NXM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 157,889 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 152,923 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 148,185 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS and OS edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS and OS inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 143,577 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 139,534 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 134,708 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 128,065 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 122,806 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 117,097 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Rear arm outer (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 112,186 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm, outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 104,089 miles

parking brake efficiency only just met 17%

Pass 27 Sep 2014 86,985 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2014 86,985 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 83,396 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn

Fail 18 Oct 2013 83,368 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn

Pass 27 Oct 2012 66,537 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 55,249 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 39,110 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 23,440 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 20,497 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 17,969 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 15,421 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 15,387 miles

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

offside front tyre on legal limit on inner edge

offside rear tyre on legal limit on centre tread

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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GP53 NXM is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 GP53 NXM, 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 GP53 NXM registered?

GP53 NXM is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 6 January 2004.

Is GP53 NXM safe to buy?

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