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SM54 WNJ

2004 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

130,023 mi
Last recorded130,023 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM54 WNJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 130,023 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 127,085 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect -& light misting of oil (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play -(rear arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play -(rear arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 111,869 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 102,930 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2023 102,927 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2022 153,449 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 87,050 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 76,042 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 68,173 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 67,834 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rears at nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps flashing (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 58,235 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2017 55,428 miles

Under trays fitted to underside not allowing full inspection

Pass 8 Jan 2016 51,255 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 51,253 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 46,386 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2014 46,386 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 39,772 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2012 35,906 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 32,603 miles

Both front tyres worn on both inside and outside edges

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jan 2012 32,603 miles

Both front tyres worn on both inside and outside edges

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2011 29,909 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 23,965 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 19,169 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 13,556 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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SM54 WNJ is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 SM54 WNJ, 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 SM54 WNJ registered?

SM54 WNJ is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 25 November 2004.

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