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SL54 COA

2004 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

150,518 mi
Last recorded150,518 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2010
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL54 COA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2010 150,518 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

emmisions carried out mean not picked

Pass 2 Apr 2010 150,518 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

emmisions carried out mean not picked

Pass 9 Mar 2009 132,999 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 118,398 miles

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

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 4 Sep 2007 85,881 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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SL54 COA is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SL54 COA, 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 SL54 COA registered?

SL54 COA is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 2 September 2004.

Is SL54 COA safe to buy?

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