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GV54 OCF

2004 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

117,881 mi
Last recorded117,881 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV54 OCF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2016 117,881 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 102,799 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 89,130 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 87,981 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 87,981 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 78,436 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2013 78,436 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 May 2012 64,225 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 55,620 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 54,423 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 52,261 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2010 52,261 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 45,109 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 36,886 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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GV54 OCF is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GV54 OCF, 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 GV54 OCF registered?

GV54 OCF is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 7 December 2004.

Is GV54 OCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV54 OCF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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