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LE53 KUW

2004 BMW Unknown

Purple Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,013 mi
Last recorded70,013 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE53 KUW
MakeBMW
ModelUnknown
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2023 70,013 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear various places (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 69,855 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2022 69,854 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 69,852 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Suspension component leaking active anti roll bar (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Side repeater obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

emits blue smoke at idle

Pass 17 May 2021 111,279 miles

How Reliable is the BMW Unknown?

Based on 3,578 MOT tests across 1,301 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
2,543
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
1,301
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7
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LE53 KUW is a 2004 BMW Unknown in Purple with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

The most common reason a BMW Unknown fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LE53 KUW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 22 years old, this BMW Unknown is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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LE53 KUW is a 2004 BMW Unknown, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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