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RY54 VUU

2004 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

109,056 mi
Last recorded109,056 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY54 VUU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2026 109,056 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 104,388 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Side-mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Nov 2024 104,388 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Side-mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 99,727 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

General corrosion underneath the vehicle

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Side-mirror discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Sill & Undertray covers fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2022 91,809 miles

under trays & sill covers fitted

Fail 21 Nov 2022 91,809 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

under trays & sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2021 81,701 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under trays & sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2020 73,817 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 65,313 miles

Engine covers, under-trays and outer Sill covers fitted.

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 55,573 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted & sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Nov 2018 55,573 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted & sill covers fitted

Pass 27 May 2017 42,921 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

engine covers &under trays & sill covers fitted

Pass 20 May 2016 34,738 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine covers & under trays fitted

Fail 13 May 2015 26,313 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2015 26,313 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2014 33,097 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2013 19,705 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 18,423 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 16,642 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 15,148 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Dec 2008 14,447 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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RY54 VUU is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RY54 VUU, 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

How do I check the history of RY54 VUU?

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What year was RY54 VUU registered?

RY54 VUU is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 11 December 2004.

Is RY54 VUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY54 VUU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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