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KC04 KOW

2004 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

96,150 mi
Last recorded96,150 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC04 KOW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2018 96,150 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 96,150 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 92,936 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 88,067 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 84,124 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 80,534 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 76,106 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 73,102 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 67,938 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 63,768 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 58,704 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 55,489 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 45,427 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 KOW is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 KC04 KOW, 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

How do I check the history of KC04 KOW?

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What year was KC04 KOW registered?

KC04 KOW is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 5 June 2004.

Is KC04 KOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KC04 KOW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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