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SG53 MKH

2004 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

163,302 mi
Last recorded163,302 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 MKH
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2018 163,302 miles

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 163,298 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 94,360 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 80,093 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 80,093 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both Front To Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Fourmost (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 75,702 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 71,086 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 71,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 66,589 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 62,530 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 58,184 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 51,512 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 45,976 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 45,976 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 40,263 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 35,483 miles

The bonnet catch is sticking. Advise sorting!

The centre tread on both the rear tyres appears to be flat but surrounding area is fine. Advise closer inspection!

Pass 8 Jan 2007 29,280 miles

Both front tyres are right on the limit on the edges.

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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SG53 MKH is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SG53 MKH, 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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What year was SG53 MKH registered?

SG53 MKH is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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