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LX54 BZD

2004 BMW 5 Series

Red Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

124,395 mi
Last recorded124,395 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX54 BZD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2017 124,395 miles

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Nov 2017 124,394 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 103,384 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 98,648 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 98,648 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Nov 2014 953,256 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

balljoint slight play

d bushes slight play

rear brakes slightly sticking

steering arm slight play

Pass 1 Nov 2014 953,256 miles

balljoint slight play

d bushes slight play

rear brakes slightly sticking

steering arm slight play

Pass 28 Sep 2010 89,163 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 72,392 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 56,352 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 40,243 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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LX54 BZD is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Red with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 LX54 BZD, 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 LX54 BZD registered?

LX54 BZD is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 2 December 2004.

Is LX54 BZD safe to buy?

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