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KL54 FNC

2004 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

151,413 mi
Last recorded151,413 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL54 FNC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2016 151,413 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 148,495 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 31 Mar 2015 148,495 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 136,868 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 136,868 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 120,521 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 120,059 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 120,059 miles

Brake servo damaged and its function is impaired (3.6.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Jan 2012 120,052 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 105,420 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 105,417 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2010 105,412 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside front tyre wall damaged

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

Fail 31 Aug 2010 105,105 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside front tyre wall damaged

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 94,048 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 84,320 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 77,188 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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KL54 FNC 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 56.3%.

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 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 KL54 FNC, 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 KL54 FNC registered?

KL54 FNC is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 November 2004.

Is KL54 FNC safe to buy?

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