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WR54 BGE

2004 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

100,838 mi
Last recorded100,838 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR54 BGE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 100,838 miles

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

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))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 96,880 miles

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

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

both headlamp aim poor condition

Pass 24 Oct 2019 91,615 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 91,615 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 85,881 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2018 85,881 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 82,193 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 79,051 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 79,051 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 73,682 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 69,872 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 62,210 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 50,743 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 44,820 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 39,576 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 33,930 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 24,583 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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WR54 BGE is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WR54 BGE, 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 WR54 BGE registered?

WR54 BGE is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 5 November 2004.

Is WR54 BGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR54 BGE shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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