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DN53 PKF

2004 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

181,125 mi
Last recorded181,125 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 PKF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2024 181,125 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

hand brake has travel

Pass 26 Jan 2023 142,916 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 142,916 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 138,005 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2022 138,005 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 131,297 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 120,535 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2019 120,530 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 114,307 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2017 113,126 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 111,629 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jan 2015 109,458 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 109,458 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 107,903 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 107,902 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 101,575 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on inner edge

unable to fully asses outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Mar 2013 101,572 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on inner edge

unable to fully asses outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2012 90,254 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to fully asses outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Mar 2012 90,252 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to fully asses outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2011 76,094 miles

front brake disks worn

unable to fully asses brake pipes due to floor covers fitted

unable to fully asses outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Fail 7 Mar 2011 76,092 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake disks worn

unable to fully asses brake pipes due to floor covers fitted

unable to fully asses outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2010 64,723 miles

unable to fully asses outer sills & floor area due to covers fitted

Fail 22 Feb 2010 64,722 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

unable to fully asses outer sills & floor area due to covers fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2009 54,145 miles

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

o/s/front side light outer not working ???

Fail 23 Feb 2009 54,145 miles

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

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

o/s/front side light outer not working ???

Pass 19 Feb 2008 43,304 miles

advise rear tyres close to legal limits

Pass 27 Feb 2007 32,350 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 27,114 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 27,114 miles

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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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DN53 PKF is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 DN53 PKF, 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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DN53 PKF is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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