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SH54 FYA

2004 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

230,398 mi
Last recorded230,398 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH54 FYA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2021 230,398 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 219,042 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 206,995 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub bushes strongly advised (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 313,658 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

engine cover loose

Pass 7 Mar 2017 184,591 miles

Crack in top of windscreen

Slight play in O/S/F inner rack arm

Pass 1 Mar 2016 172,913 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 172,913 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 158,602 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 151,204 miles

both front anti rollbar gaiters starting to crack

Pass 1 Mar 2013 139,082 miles

rear tyres close to limits

small crack in front no plate

Pass 18 Oct 2011 124,429 miles

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

slight play in drivers side rear road wheel

Pass 6 Oct 2010 104,998 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 87,585 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 75,325 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 63,609 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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SH54 FYA is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 SH54 FYA, 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 SH54 FYA registered?

SH54 FYA is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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