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SP54 UZK

2004 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

92,373 mi
Last recorded92,373 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP54 UZK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 92,373 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 85,096 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar linkage slight play

Nearside Front track rod end slight play

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

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

Rear both handbrake just met the requirement

Pass 5 Dec 2018 76,269 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 73,253 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2017 73,251 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has an incorrectly seated universal joint flange (2.4.G.4c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 67,687 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)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 67,687 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 11 Dec 2015 63,447 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 63,447 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 59,805 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 59,805 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 56,455 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 56,455 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 52,783 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 14 Dec 2011 46,911 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2011 46,904 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 44,136 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 41,275 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 40,705 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 29,519 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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SP54 UZK is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SP54 UZK, 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 SP54 UZK registered?

SP54 UZK is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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