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J500 HKR

2004 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

111,706 mi
Last recorded111,706 miles
Recorded on24 May 2011
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ500 HKR
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2011 111,706 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 89,876 miles

Front exhaust flexi joint perishing

N/S & o/S front shockers very slight wear

N/S/R tyre soon

O/S/F tyre worn slightly uneven on inner edge

Rear discs slightly worn and lipped

Very slight knock from steering column UJ's when steering rocked gently

Pass 26 May 2009 68,122 miles

N/S & O/S front tyres slight wear on inner edges

N/S/R tyre 1000 miles

Rear discs very slightly lipped

front discs very slightly lipped

Fail 10 Jun 2008 49,087 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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 13 Sep 2007 33,923 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 28,482 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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J500 HKR is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J500 HKR, 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 J500 HKR registered?

J500 HKR is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is J500 HKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J500 HKR shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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