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SB54 UKO

2004 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,343 mi
Last recorded97,343 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2014
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB54 UKO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2014 97,343 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 97,343 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 93,140 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 90,153 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 81,382 miles

rear pads low

Fail 10 Feb 2011 81,288 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear pads low

Pass 12 Feb 2010 72,184 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 63,591 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)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 57,204 miles

n/s brake pad warning light cable not secured to caliper

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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SB54 UKO is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 SB54 UKO, 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 SB54 UKO registered?

SB54 UKO is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 2 December 2004.

Is SB54 UKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB54 UKO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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