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AY54 KUD

2004 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

184,116 mi
Last recorded184,116 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2011
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY54 KUD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2011 184,116 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inside

o/s/r tyre worn on inside

Pass 21 Sep 2010 152,362 miles

Both rear tyres low tread,2.00mm approx.

Pass 20 Sep 2010 152,362 miles

Both rear tyres low tread,2.00mm approx.

Pass 22 Sep 2009 128,426 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 127,198 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 103,019 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 79,720 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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AY54 KUD is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AY54 KUD, 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 AY54 KUD registered?

AY54 KUD is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is AY54 KUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY54 KUD shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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