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KD04 XSA

2004 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,536 mi
Last recorded83,536 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD04 XSA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2021 83,536 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 77,810 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2020 77,810 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 74,658 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 72,879 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 72,879 miles

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

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

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

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

nail in n/s/r tyre.

Pass 16 Aug 2013 69,372 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 65,916 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

bonnet safety catch was siezed now freed off

leak of grease at offside front top anti roll bar link

Pass 24 Aug 2011 60,904 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 56,247 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 54,342 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 47,053 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 39,193 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 31,917 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 31,917 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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KD04 XSA is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KD04 XSA, 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 KD04 XSA registered?

KD04 XSA is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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