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KF54 WLU

2004 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

142,504 mi
Last recorded142,504 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF54 WLU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2019 142,504 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 142,504 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 131,327 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 125,614 miles

Front brake discs deteriated

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

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

both front headlamps misted but not affecting light output

e.m.l light on

oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2017 125,584 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake discs deteriated

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

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

both front headlamps misted but not affecting light output

e.m.l light on

oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2016 118,500 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 109,600 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 99,920 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 139,028 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 76,672 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 71,917 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISC have lips on them

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2010 64,294 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 64,294 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

coolant leak

emission passed too low to register

Pass 11 Nov 2009 52,433 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise n/s/f/ jacking rubber missing

Pass 7 Nov 2008 43,535 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 26,597 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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KF54 WLU is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KF54 WLU, 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 KF54 WLU registered?

KF54 WLU is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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