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SV54 CNC

2004 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

130,636 mi
Last recorded130,636 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV54 CNC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2016 130,636 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Sep 2016 130,581 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Oct 2015 124,755 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 117,628 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 112,740 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 106,099 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 97,899 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 88,185 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 73,752 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 64,136 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 63,647 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2007 42,869 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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SV54 CNC is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SV54 CNC, 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 SV54 CNC registered?

SV54 CNC is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 17 November 2004.

Is SV54 CNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV54 CNC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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