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XKZ 8808

2004 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2018
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

194,629 mi
Last recorded194,629 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXKZ 8808
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 13 Jan 2017 194,629 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 143,544 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 128,236 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2013 100,556 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 May 2012 107,563 miles

Strong advise front tyres inner edge feathered n/s and o/s.

n/s rear tyre tread depth

slight distortion n/s/f wheel rim

Pass 16 May 2011 95,374 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 81,207 miles

Some heat applied to track rod adjusters

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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XKZ 8808 is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XKZ 8808, 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 XKZ 8808 registered?

XKZ 8808 is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 June 2004.

Is XKZ 8808 safe to buy?

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