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SJ54 OBO

2004 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

129,756 mi
Last recorded129,756 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ54 OBO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2019 129,756 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 122,905 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 114,314 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 104,156 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014
Fail 9 Oct 2014 93,725 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 82,739 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2013 82,739 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 75,167 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 64,239 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)

Pass 24 May 2010 56,419 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 52,042 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 40,217 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 29,489 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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SJ54 OBO is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 SJ54 OBO, 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 SJ54 OBO registered?

SJ54 OBO is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 8 September 2004.

Is SJ54 OBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ54 OBO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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