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RV54 ZFU

2004 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,403 mi
Last recorded107,403 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV54 ZFU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2022 107,403 miles

Hand brake has little reserve travel

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 106,634 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 106,628 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 106,418 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

hand brake has little reserve travel

under trays fitted

Fail 12 Feb 2020 106,418 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lamps (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside wing mirror glass cracked

hand brake has little reserve travel

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2019 105,036 miles

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

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

Offside wing mirror has damage

Pass 14 Feb 2018 103,073 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front shock weak

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside wing mirror has damage

Fail 14 Feb 2018 103,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front shock weak

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside wing mirror has damage

Pass 23 Feb 2017 99,388 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front shock absorber weak

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2016 95,242 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front shock absorber weak

under tray fitted

Fail 27 Jan 2016 95,242 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front shock absorber weak

under tray fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2015 91,505 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 89,600 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges, some play in both front lower arm bushes

Pass 3 Jan 2013 85,088 miles

both rear tyres low on tread on inner edge, some damage to front bumper, front pads low

Pass 19 Jan 2011 73,936 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 61,537 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 38,972 miles

N/S/F tyre has slight cuts in tread

O/S/F tyre is a none run flat tyre .

Pass 4 Jan 2008 26,091 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 ZFU is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RV54 ZFU, 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 ZFU registered?

RV54 ZFU is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 17 December 2004.

Is RV54 ZFU safe to buy?

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