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OU54VHB
2004 BMW 5 SERIES
Colour: White
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2171cc
General Information
- Registration OU54VHB
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 5 SERIES
- Year 2004
- Colour White
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2171cc
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- Expires 28 Jul 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
18
Passes
6
Failures
75%
Pass Rate
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62 Total Defects Recorded
28 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 184,911 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- under tray fitted
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
19 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 177,199 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- under tray fitted
- rear seats dropped preventing the inspection of any components
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
29 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 171,871 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Oil leak
- Nearside Front lower rear arm has slight play at inner bush
26 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 165,764 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear differential leaking
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
25 Jul 2022
Fail
Mileage: 165,762 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear differential leaking
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
28 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 159,028 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both subframe bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
28 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 157,432 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
28 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 157,432 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
1 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 155,239 MI
Expiry date: 29 Feb 2020 28 Jun 202622 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 150,611 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2018 28 Jun 202631 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 146,786 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2017 28 Jun 20266 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 143,729 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2016 28 Jun 20266 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 143,729 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)
2 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 136,206 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
8 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 119,339 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2014 28 Jun 20267 Feb 2013
Fail
Mileage: 119,315 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
21 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 118,398 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
28 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 108,116 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2012 28 Jun 202628 Dec 2011
Fail
Mileage: 108,116 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
29 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 106,644 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2011 28 Jun 202620 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 99,578 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2010 28 Jun 202621 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 89,330 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2010 28 Jun 202624 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 88,008 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
29 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 77,263 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2008 28 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
OU54VHB was registered on 2004-09-16
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