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RN54 KDZ

2004 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

160,513 mi
Last recorded160,513 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN54 KDZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2018 160,513 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Dec 2018 160,511 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 155,884 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Dec 2017 155,884 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Nov 2016 149,331 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 3 Dec 2015 141,277 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 134,295 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 126,994 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Dec 2013 126,993 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2012 119,098 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 110,428 miles

both rear brake hoses cracking

stone chip windscreen

Fail 11 Nov 2011 110,428 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

both rear brake hoses cracking

front discs very corroded

front pads getting low

stone chip windscreen

Pass 23 Nov 2010 99,592 miles

front brake discs worn

front tyres bald on edges and perished

rear tyres bald on edges not in centre 3/4

Fail 16 Nov 2010 99,439 miles

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

front brake discs worn

front tyres bald on edges and perished

rear tyres bald on edges not in centre 3/4

Pass 2 Dec 2009 90,172 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 78,971 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyre outer sidewalls damaged slightly

engine undertray fitted

nearside front jacking block missing

offside front tyre wearing on both edges

offside rear lamp unit cracked

plastic outer sill covers fitted

plastic undertrays fitted over the majority of the vehicle underside

Pass 11 Feb 2008 71,993 miles

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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RN54 KDZ is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RN54 KDZ, 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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RN54 KDZ is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 December 2004.

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