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BK04 FJE

2004 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

240,880 mi
Last recorded240,880 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 FJE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2017 240,880 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 240,794 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 233,598 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 14 Jan 2015 226,672 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 226,660 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 217,579 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Feb 2014 217,579 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2013 210,805 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Feb 2013 210,353 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

TPM lamp on.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Feb 2012 182,547 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2011 155,828 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 19 Jan 2010 126,567 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 19 Jan 2010 126,567 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 28 Jan 2009 99,281 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 Feb 2008 84,823 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 63,310 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 FJE is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FJE, 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 FJE registered?

BK04 FJE is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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