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KN04 UFX

2004 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

255,831 mi
Last recorded255,831 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN04 UFX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2019 255,831 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Sep 2019 255,831 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 244,649 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 233,355 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 222,566 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 212,195 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 197,323 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2014 197,323 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 191,780 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2013 191,780 miles

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

Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 182,402 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 171,289 miles

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 154,324 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 126,688 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 102,569 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 77,419 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Mar 2007 77,419 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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KN04 UFX is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KN04 UFX, 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 KN04 UFX registered?

KN04 UFX is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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