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SG54 XRB

2004 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,173 mi
Last recorded118,173 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2010
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG54 XRB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2010 118,173 miles

1) tyres 245 35 19 2) n/s park brake efficiency low

Fail 3 Nov 2010 118,173 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

1) tyres 245 35 19 2) n/s park brake efficiency low

Pass 5 Nov 2009 108,325 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 93,182 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 64,999 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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SG54 XRB is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SG54 XRB, 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 SG54 XRB registered?

SG54 XRB is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is SG54 XRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG54 XRB shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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