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RN54 AMX

2004 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

98,586 mi
Last recorded98,586 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN54 AMX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 98,586 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 95,849 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 93,134 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 89,284 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 84,191 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 80,090 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 71,499 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 66,534 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 66,534 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 64,637 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 61,159 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 56,683 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 51,981 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 48,750 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 47,771 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 45,863 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 43,104 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 40,718 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 37,142 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 25,299 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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RN54 AMX is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 RN54 AMX, 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 RN54 AMX registered?

RN54 AMX is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 December 2004.

Is RN54 AMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN54 AMX shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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