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SH54 TWP

2004 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2015
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

129,628 mi
Last recorded129,628 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2014
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH54 TWP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2014 129,628 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front tyre has a cuts on outer side wall

offside front tyre has a cuts on outer side wall

offside rear tyre has a cuts on outer side wall

Fail 21 Jun 2014 129,628 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre has a cuts on outer side wall

offside front tyre has a cuts on outer side wall

offside rear tyre has a cuts on outer side wall

Fail 16 Jun 2014 129,594 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2013 123,367 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 123,367 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 118,539 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 30 May 2011 109,219 miles

Oil leak

under carriage cover fitted

Fail 21 May 2011 108,799 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

under carriage cover fitted

vehicle may have an engine problem

Pass 15 May 2010 93,218 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 84,982 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 71,646 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 60,715 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 57,263 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 56,720 miles

Nearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 56,720 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 51,736 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 TWP is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 SH54 TWP, 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 TWP registered?

SH54 TWP is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 17 November 2004.

Is SH54 TWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH54 TWP shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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