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KG04 EFM

2004 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

164,456 mi
Last recorded164,456 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG04 EFM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 164,456 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2015 160,236 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 May 2015 160,236 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2014 154,072 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2013 143,854 miles

rear brake pads low

Pass 28 Apr 2012 130,419 miles

front and rear brake pads approx 80% worn

Pass 30 Apr 2011 115,771 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 86,118 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 77,259 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 77,255 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

EMISSIONS TESTED OK

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

Fail 11 Apr 2009 77,121 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

Pass 31 Mar 2008 59,837 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 45,223 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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KG04 EFM 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 76.9%.

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 KG04 EFM, 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 KG04 EFM registered?

KG04 EFM is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 March 2004.

Is KG04 EFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for KG04 EFM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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