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R14 KSR

2004 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

163,522 mi
Last recorded163,522 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR14 KSR
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 163,522 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 156,511 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater loose

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

Fail 23 Mar 2017 156,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 139,253 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 126,540 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 126,540 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 112,504 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 100,752 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2011 89,345 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 77,275 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2010 77,273 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 63,515 miles

brake pad worn light on!

Pass 9 Sep 2008 51,680 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 51,680 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 36,665 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2007 36,660 miles

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

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

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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R14 KSR is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R14 KSR, 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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R14 KSR is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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