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GU54 XKC

2004 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,281 mi
Last recorded125,281 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU54 XKC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 125,281 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

undercarriage allover slightly corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2018 125,281 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

undercarriage allover slightly corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2017 123,374 miles

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Inner Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both side (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Aug 2017 123,374 miles

Rear coil spring broken both side (2.4.C.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Inner Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both side (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 121,465 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 121,465 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 119,465 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2014 112,411 miles

o/s/f brake pipe showing corrosion

Pass 15 Jun 2013 106,947 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 102,517 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 92,699 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

near side sill plastic cover damaged and jacking point block insecure, off side front jacking block missing

Pass 26 Jul 2010 83,095 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 May 2009 78,455 miles

Both rear tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 2 May 2008 72,570 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 65,137 miles

Bonnet Warning light on

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 XKC is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 GU54 XKC, 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 GU54 XKC registered?

GU54 XKC is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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