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GU54 ESO

2004 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,896 mi
Last recorded112,896 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU54 ESO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2016 112,896 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2015 110,938 miles

parking brake weak needs adjusting or repair.

Pass 25 Oct 2014 106,185 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2014

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)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 100,558 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 174,551 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 151,416 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 129,418 miles

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

damage to o/s/r wheelarch

Fail 7 Sep 2010 129,418 miles

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

damage to o/s/r wheelarch

Pass 4 Sep 2009 107,927 miles

long handbrake travel

Fail 4 Sep 2009 107,927 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

long handbrake travel

Fail 1 Sep 2008 87,622 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 87,622 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 66,655 miles

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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GU54 ESO is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GU54 ESO, 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

How do I check the history of GU54 ESO?

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What year was GU54 ESO registered?

GU54 ESO is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is GU54 ESO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU54 ESO shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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