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PN54 OVH

2004 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,409 mi
Last recorded93,409 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2011
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN54 OVH
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2011 93,409 miles

play in o/s front track rod end ball joint (advise replacement)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 79,818 miles

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

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

light corrosion to main metal brake pipe to o/s rear

Fail 9 Mar 2010 79,818 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

light corrosion to main metal brake pipe to o/s rear

minor exhaust leak from under bonnet (fumes)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 63,281 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 62,505 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

o/s rear tyre 3mm

rear inner brake pads look to be wearing low

Pass 11 Mar 2008 40,169 miles

some corrosion on inside of front brake discs

Pass 3 Apr 2007 25,485 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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PN54 OVH is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PN54 OVH, 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 PN54 OVH registered?

PN54 OVH is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is PN54 OVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN54 OVH shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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