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KC04 CKL

2004 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

188,237 mi
Last recorded188,237 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC04 CKL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2020 188,237 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers and under-trays fitted

Fail 18 Apr 2020 188,237 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers and under-trays fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2019 180,269 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2019 180,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 177,577 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2017 115,702 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 154,640 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

tyre pressure warning light

oil leak

Fail 26 Feb 2016 154,636 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

tyre pressure warning light

oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2015 135,911 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 17 Feb 2015 135,910 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 122,341 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 103,195 miles

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

nearside front tyre cuts on side wall

slight play in offside rear lower suspension arm bush

Fail 31 Jan 2013 103,195 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside front tyre cuts on side wall

slight play in offside rear lower suspension arm bush

Pass 9 Feb 2012 85,296 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 85,284 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 66,202 miles

n/s/f play in steering rack

n/s/f tyre slight damage on outside wall

o/s/r tyre slight damage on tread

under body covers fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2010 60,909 miles

plastic covers fitted on underside, not allowin g full inspection.

slight play in nearside front steering rack and pinion.

Fail 19 Apr 2010 60,909 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

plastic covers fitted on underside, not allowin g full inspection.

slight play in nearside front steering rack and pinion.

Pass 24 Apr 2009 54,448 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 45,679 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 34,211 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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KC04 CKL is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KC04 CKL, 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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KC04 CKL is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 April 2004.

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