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YL53 KBK

2004 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

145,139 mi
Last recorded145,139 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2012
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL53 KBK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2012 145,139 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 145,136 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 130,032 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 113,622 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 97,753 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 83,628 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 70,495 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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YL53 KBK is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YL53 KBK, 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 YL53 KBK registered?

YL53 KBK is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 January 2004.

Is YL53 KBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL53 KBK shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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