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AX53 KDV

2004 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

170,045 mi
Last recorded170,045 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 KDV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2017 170,045 miles

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

Nearside Rear damaged

Pass 8 Jan 2016 163,044 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 7 Jan 2016 163,044 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 256,751 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 8 Jan 2014 238,897 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 214,987 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2012 214,887 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 185,510 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2011 185,510 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 161,274 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 140,936 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 121,036 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 77,009 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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AX53 KDV is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AX53 KDV, 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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AX53 KDV is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 13 January 2004.

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