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WV54 ODH

2004 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

186,931 mi
Last recorded186,931 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV54 ODH
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 186,931 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 175,600 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 170,729 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all brake pipes slightly corroded

hand brake slightly long traval

rear pads low

Pass 13 Oct 2016 159,781 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges and bold on edge

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 8 Oct 2016 159,769 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges and bold on edge

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 150,676 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 150,676 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 136,883 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 125,156 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 115,245 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 103,381 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 90,692 miles

airbag warning light illuminated

front tyres wearing unevenly very close to limit

n/s/r roadwheel damaged on outer rim

n/s/r tyre cut in outer wall

Pass 25 Sep 2009 71,624 miles

Both front tyres slightly out of shape

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Front discs worn

Front pads getting low

Rear pads getting low

Pass 29 Sep 2008 52,897 miles

rear tyres 3mm tread depth and worn inner edges

Pass 9 Jan 2008 40,405 miles

O/S wiper blade slightly smeary.

Pass 5 Oct 2007 39,507 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 38,519 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing

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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WV54 ODH is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 WV54 ODH, 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 WV54 ODH registered?

WV54 ODH is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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