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BK04 DFJ

2004 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,113 mi
Last recorded94,113 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 DFJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 94,113 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 93,809 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 90,770 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 90,747 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front one (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front one (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 87,094 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 80,356 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 80,346 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front inner rack joints have slight play

Pass 4 Jul 2017 71,170 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 71,150 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine oil leak rear differential oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2016 66,190 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2015 59,938 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 55,840 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2014 55,840 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 51,658 miles

oil leak from rear diff.

Pass 5 Jul 2012 46,501 miles

rear diff.seal leaking.

Pass 1 Jul 2011 42,572 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 38,268 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 33,090 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 27,018 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 21,532 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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BK04 DFJ is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BK04 DFJ, 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 BK04 DFJ registered?

BK04 DFJ is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 July 2004.

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