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KH53 YWA

2004 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

160,699 mi
Last recorded160,699 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH53 YWA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 160,699 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 160,699 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective x 2 (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 153,918 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 148,709 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nsf and osf (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 148,709 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nsf and osf (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid osf and nsf (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 144,722 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 144,722 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid TOPPED UP WASHER FLUID WORKING (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 141,262 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 137,685 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 133,099 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 127,988 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 121,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

undercovers fitted

Fail 16 Mar 2018 121,690 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

undercovers fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2017 114,848 miles

undercovers fitted covering suspension components

Pass 1 Mar 2016 113,417 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 112,461 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Feb 2015 112,461 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2013 104,357 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Sep 2012 94,678 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Sep 2011 84,784 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 76,054 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 68,632 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 58,138 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 49,107 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 40,656 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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KH53 YWA is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 KH53 YWA, 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 KH53 YWA registered?

KH53 YWA is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 15 January 2004.

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