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J13 KKT

2004 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

97,202 mi
Last recorded97,202 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ13 KKT
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 97,202 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 90,347 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 87,462 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 84,375 miles

covers fitted

oil leak

Fail 16 Nov 2022 84,375 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

covers fitted

oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2021 81,996 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 79,271 miles

front & rear tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 9 Nov 2019 76,808 miles

plastic covers fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2018 72,900 miles

plastic covers fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2017 67,583 miles

plastic covers fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2016 62,689 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2016 62,672 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 58,867 miles

plastic covers fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2014 54,755 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 48,095 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 18 Oct 2013 48,095 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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 14 Nov 2012 43,475 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)

slight perrishing to osr tyre.

Pass 10 Nov 2011 38,158 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight perrishing in all four tyres.

Pass 30 Oct 2010 33,381 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2009 28,406 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 22,781 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 22,746 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 21,784 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 19,654 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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J13 KKT is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 J13 KKT, 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 J13 KKT registered?

J13 KKT is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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