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KC54 XST

2004 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,696 mi
Last recorded53,696 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2008
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC54 XST
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2008 53,696 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 31,682 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2007 31,682 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

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

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 XST is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 KC54 XST, 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 KC54 XST registered?

KC54 XST is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 2 November 2004.

Is KC54 XST safe to buy?

The MOT history for KC54 XST shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KC54 XST have outstanding finance?

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