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HK53 VGX

2004 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

274,934 mi
Last recorded274,934 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 VGX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 274,934 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 274,681 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 271,422 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 252,051 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 251,996 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 246,460 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 238,510 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 208,329 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres cracking on inner walls

Fail 26 Feb 2015 208,324 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres cracking on inner walls

Pass 3 Mar 2014 199,694 miles

Front and rear pad sensor wire broken

Fail 26 Feb 2014 199,693 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front and rear pad sensor wire broken

Pass 4 Jan 2013 192,574 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2013 192,573 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 185,627 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 176,685 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 163,010 miles

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

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

UNABLE TO TEST N/S REAR SEATBELT DUE TO CHILDS SEAT

UNABLE TO TEST UNDERBODY AND SILLS DUE TO PLASTIC COVERS

Pass 4 Dec 2008 137,829 miles

FRONT TYRES STARTING TO WEAR ON INSIDE EDGE

UNABLE TO TEST O/S REAR SEATBELT DUE TO CHILDS SEAT

Pass 3 Dec 2007

OUTER SILLS AND UNDERBODY NOT TESTED DUE TO PLASTIC COVERS NUMBER PLATES PASSED UNDER S/N 10/2007

Pass 6 Jun 2007 112,979 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 103,122 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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HK53 VGX is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HK53 VGX, 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 HK53 VGX registered?

HK53 VGX is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 8 January 2004.

Is HK53 VGX safe to buy?

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