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SB54 UVY

2004 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

198,322 mi
Last recorded198,322 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB54 UVY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 198,322 miles

All brake discs corroded

Both rear tyres worn on inside edge

Coolant leak ()

High level brake light disabled

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has external signs of run flat damage

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

TPMS light illuminated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 198,265 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

All brake discs badly corroded

Both rear tyres worn on inside edge

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre has external signs of run flat damage

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

TPMS light illuminated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 187,680 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front has slight play in inner tie rods

Fail 23 Jan 2016 187,677 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front has slight play in inner tie rods

Pass 13 Feb 2015 164,498 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 142,153 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 30 Mar 2013 134,211 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 134,208 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 112,309 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 93,813 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 73,781 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 54,616 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Apr 2008 37,190 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 36,092 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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SB54 UVY is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 UVY, 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 SB54 UVY registered?

SB54 UVY is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 13 December 2004.

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