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KA04 LLR

2004 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

128,435 mi
Last recorded128,435 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA04 LLR
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2019 128,435 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 127,493 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 121,578 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 115,705 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 108,439 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 103,241 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 97,250 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2013 97,246 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 89,205 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 89,204 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 80,693 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 73,836 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 64,905 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 64,905 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 64,058 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 56,117 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 42,218 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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KA04 LLR is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 KA04 LLR, 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 KA04 LLR registered?

KA04 LLR is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 26 June 2004.

Is KA04 LLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for KA04 LLR shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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