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KB04 JVA

2004 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

156,686 mi
Last recorded156,686 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB04 JVA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 156,686 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 144,655 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 133,853 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 123,539 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 116,159 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 130,978 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 128,530 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 126,730 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 122,563 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 121,035 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 107,839 miles

N.S.R reflactor slightly crack

O.S.R Brake wearing sensor insecure

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 95,705 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

osr brakepad warning wire off

Pass 17 Jan 2012 76,719 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2012 76,719 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 70,956 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 65,460 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 50,321 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 36,002 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 24,155 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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KB04 JVA is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 KB04 JVA, 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 KB04 JVA registered?

KB04 JVA is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 9 June 2004.

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