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LS54 UNJ

2004 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

185,692 mi
Last recorded185,692 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS54 UNJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 185,692 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 181,478 miles

Front both tyres worn close to limit

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear hand brake just met the limit

Pass 5 Jan 2017 173,935 miles

Nearside Front position light (angel eyes) not as bright as offside

Offside Inner steering rack joint has slight play

Fail 4 Jan 2017 173,935 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front position light (angel eyes) not as bright as offside

Offside Inner steering rack joint has slight play

Pass 4 Jan 2016 163,607 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

handbrake efficiency has only just been met at 17%

nearside front side light (angel eyes) not as bright as offside

offside inner rack joint has slight play

Pass 17 Dec 2014 154,983 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 148,170 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 148,167 miles

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 24 Dec 2012 141,568 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 2011 134,196 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 126,938 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 121,506 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 114,834 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 113,496 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage wheel rims.

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

Pass 2 Nov 2007 85,593 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cuts in offside rear tyre tread,but not deep enough to reach ply or cords.

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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LS54 UNJ is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LS54 UNJ, 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 LS54 UNJ registered?

LS54 UNJ is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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