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RA54 VHO

2004 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

105,013 mi
Last recorded105,013 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA54 VHO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2015 105,013 miles

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

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

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

engine under trat fitted obscuring some testable components

offside front wiper slight smear

offside rear tyre outer tread poor condition

Fail 26 Jun 2015 105,012 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

drivers side wiper blade slightly smeary

engine under tray fitted obscuring some components

o/s/r tyre outer tread in poor condition

vehicles internal headight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Jun 2014 101,107 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 22 Jun 2013 93,583 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 84,622 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2012 84,567 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 75,061 miles

very slight rusting front discs

Pass 16 Dec 2010 70,605 miles

nearside front brake disc corroded on inner face

offside front brake disc corroded on inner face

Pass 1 Dec 2009 58,187 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 45,209 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 43,037 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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RA54 VHO is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RA54 VHO, 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 RA54 VHO registered?

RA54 VHO is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 December 2004.

Is RA54 VHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA54 VHO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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