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LT54 WXE

2004 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

91,928 mi
Last recorded91,928 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT54 WXE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2020 91,928 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 10 Feb 2020 91,927 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Feb 2019 87,405 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 Feb 2019 87,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear REVERS LIGHT ON (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged DOOR MIRROR (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Feb 2018 82,791 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Jan 2018 82,791 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Feb 2017 76,255 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases gases in the engine bay (7.1.2)

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

Fail 14 Feb 2017 76,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no beam pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases gases in the engine bay (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2nails ()

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 70,186 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2016 70,186 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2015 66,925 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 66,924 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 61,444 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

damage on n/s/f tyre side wall and wear on inner edges

Pass 5 Oct 2012 57,958 miles

damage on tyre side wall

Pass 30 Sep 2011 53,884 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 48,300 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 40,524 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 40,524 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 33,815 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 33,815 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 25,294 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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LT54 WXE is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 LT54 WXE, 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 LT54 WXE registered?

LT54 WXE is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 21 September 2004.

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