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MB04 LKF

2004 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2021
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,325 mi
Last recorded103,325 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB04 LKF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2020 103,325 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 100,117 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 97,041 miles

vehicle fitted with engine shields limiting view on some components

vehicle fitted with under shields limiting view on some components

Fail 7 Nov 2018 97,040 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vehicle fitted with engine shields limiting view on some components

vehicle fitted with under shields limiting view on some components

Pass 8 Nov 2017 93,808 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 93,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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MB04 LKF is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MB04 LKF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MB04 LKF?

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What year was MB04 LKF registered?

MB04 LKF is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is MB04 LKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for MB04 LKF shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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