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SO54 KPT

2004 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

178,921 mi
Last recorded178,921 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO54 KPT
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 178,921 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside parking brake effort low

Fail 4 Sep 2025 178,919 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective badly tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective badly tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside parking brake effort low

Pass 19 Aug 2024 174,123 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 170,904 miles

TPMS light on

Pass 19 Oct 2022 167,039 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe loose (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear handbrake effort low

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

TPMS warning lamp 'on'

Fail 5 Oct 2022 167,039 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn mounting 'd' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn mounting 'd' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe loose (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear handbrake effort low

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

TPMS warning lamp 'on'

brake pad warning lamp 'on'

Pass 27 Oct 2021 160,438 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2021 160,435 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel creeps (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 156,261 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Parking brake only just met requirements

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 149,372 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 144,558 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 144,553 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 139,616 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 139,605 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 132,656 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 125,524 miles

Offside front bottom ball joint slight play

Offside rear tyre on legal limit

Fail 23 Jan 2014 113,398 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 113,398 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 102,351 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 92,574 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 82,188 miles

Front discs & rear discs & pads required shortly

Pass 21 Jan 2010 69,555 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 56,780 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 42,971 miles

Both front brake disc inner surfaces corroded and worn....both rear brake disc surfaces corroded.....offside rear outer cv joint/boot leaking grease....

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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SO54 KPT is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SO54 KPT, 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 SO54 KPT registered?

SO54 KPT is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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