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KG54 UDO

2004 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

128,102 mi
Last recorded128,102 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG54 UDO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2016 128,102 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 113,377 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2014 113,377 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 11 Dec 2013 104,344 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear bumper insecure

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2013 104,344 miles

Oil leak

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 10 Dec 2012 95,693 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2011 89,671 miles

Oil leak

rear diffrential leaking

Pass 2 Dec 2010 87,687 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

engine management light stays on

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

srs light stays on

steering warning light stays on

Pass 19 Nov 2009 76,254 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 50,678 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 48,977 miles

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

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

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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KG54 UDO is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KG54 UDO, 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 KG54 UDO registered?

KG54 UDO is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 15 September 2004.

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