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HG54 OFZ

2004 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

126,377 mi
Last recorded126,377 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG54 OFZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 126,377 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper slightly juddering

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 2 Oct 2023 125,676 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2022 125,611 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear both sides drive shafts corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2022 125,611 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear both sides drive shafts corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2021 122,768 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 117,849 miles

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

small bulge n/s/r tyre inner wall

Pass 10 Oct 2019 112,067 miles

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

Engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 104,206 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 97,506 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 88,569 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 81,812 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 70,405 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 58,904 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 50,435 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 43,440 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 38,763 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 34,580 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 34,580 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2008 30,372 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 24,650 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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HG54 OFZ is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HG54 OFZ, 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 HG54 OFZ registered?

HG54 OFZ is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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