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RV54 FSF

2004 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

155,430 mi
Last recorded155,430 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV54 FSF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2021 155,430 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 152,409 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive under tray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 147,603 miles

Both rear tyres are worn low (3mm).

N/S/F tyre is worn low on the inner edge.

N/S/R brake caliper spring is missing.

Nearside headlight is deteriorating.

O/S/F tyre is worn very low on the inner edge.

Slight play in O/S/R wheel bearing.

Undertray is covered in oil.

Fail 8 Aug 2018 147,603 miles

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

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

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

Both rear tyres are worn low (3mm).

N/S/F tyre is worn low on the inner edge.

N/S/R brake caliper spring is missing.

Nearside headlight is deteriorating.

O/S/F tyre is worn very low on the inner edge.

Slight play in O/S/R wheel bearing.

Undertray is covered in oil.

Pass 7 Jul 2017 132,708 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 128,938 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 125,031 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Dec 2013 121,767 miles

perrishing to all four tyres.

Pass 12 Jan 2013 117,962 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 117,962 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

brake pad warning light is on.

Pass 9 Jan 2012 112,591 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 105,703 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 105,703 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Jan 2010 98,044 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 90,086 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)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 82,954 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 75,151 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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RV54 FSF is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 RV54 FSF, 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 RV54 FSF registered?

RV54 FSF is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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