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RA54 WYU

2004 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

69,441 mi
Last recorded69,441 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA54 WYU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 69,441 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Hi line (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2025 69,441 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working Cleaned (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Hi line (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 69,106 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slighty perishing cracks inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 68,774 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 68,507 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 68,055 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 67,831 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 67,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in rubber (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 67,196 miles

Offside Front Tyre badly perished

Fail 7 Aug 2018 67,196 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre badly perished

Pass 3 Aug 2017 66,254 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 65,966 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

slight sidewall damage nearside front tyre

Pass 4 Aug 2015 65,432 miles

advise head lamps poor beam pattern/ advise child seat fitted to rear limited acsess to seat belt

Pass 7 Aug 2014 64,926 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Aug 2013 64,235 miles

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

n/s front tyre damaged at outer wall

Pass 14 Aug 2012 63,489 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 62,655 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall replace asap

Pass 29 Mar 2011 48,723 miles

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

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged.

Fail 29 Mar 2011 48,719 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged.

Pass 30 Mar 2010 42,498 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f tyre sidewall slightly damaged.

Pass 9 Jun 2009 36,259 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 28,573 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 19,253 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 WYU is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 WYU, 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 WYU registered?

RA54 WYU is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 8 December 2004.

Is RA54 WYU safe to buy?

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