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PK04 XEM

2004 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

140,115 mi
Last recorded140,115 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK04 XEM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2020 140,115 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 132,387 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 132,387 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 125,338 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 125,338 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 113,012 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 101,594 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 90,671 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2014 84,700 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 78,420 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 73,063 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 66,567 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 57,652 miles

play in steering wheel.

unable to check underneath due to cover.

Pass 7 May 2008 46,205 miles

slight play in o/s and n/s rear hub links

Pass 27 Mar 2007 39,039 miles

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

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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PK04 XEM is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 PK04 XEM, 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

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What year was PK04 XEM registered?

PK04 XEM is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 March 2004.

Is PK04 XEM safe to buy?

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