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KG54 TWV

2004 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

210,437 mi
Last recorded210,437 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG54 TWV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2021 210,437 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 210,435 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 193,395 miles

Nearside front and offside front brake pipes slightly rusty

Offside front and Nearside front brake hoses slightly perished

Slight play in offside and Nearside rear suspension arms

Slight play in offside front top suspension mount

Fail 22 Aug 2019 193,395 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside front and offside front brake pipes slightly rusty

Offside front and Nearside front brake hoses slightly perished

Slight play in offside and Nearside rear suspension arms

Slight play in offside front top suspension mount

Pass 9 Aug 2018 184,732 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2018 184,732 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 177,945 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 169,911 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 163,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

zero emissions recorded

Fail 13 Feb 2016 163,205 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

zero emissions recorded

Pass 7 Feb 2015 151,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

zero emmisions recorded

Pass 10 Feb 2014 142,200 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 131,359 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 119,353 miles

The n/s front brake pad wear lead is displaced

Pass 19 Feb 2011 108,859 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 99,143 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 95,754 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 75,908 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2007 75,901 miles

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

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

Offside 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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KG54 TWV is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KG54 TWV, 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 KG54 TWV registered?

KG54 TWV is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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