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KC54 GLF

2004 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

191,940 mi
Last recorded191,940 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC54 GLF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2021 191,940 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front exhaust heat shield insecure

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake calliper anti rattle spring missing

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both outer void bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 178,505 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 17 Feb 2020 177,983 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator warning lamp on (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2018 164,703 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2017 157,688 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 147,238 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 138,902 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 138,902 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 131,385 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 124,505 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 114,398 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 90,812 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 73,133 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 53,753 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 53,744 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 47,200 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 40,766 miles

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

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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KC54 GLF is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,497cc 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 KC54 GLF, 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 KC54 GLF registered?

KC54 GLF is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 15 October 2004.

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