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EO04 KNF

2004 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

158,719 mi
Last recorded158,719 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO04 KNF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 158,719 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 158,693 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 143,974 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front- rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 131,837 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 114,478 miles

both rear tyres on limit advise changing

Fail 18 Jul 2014 114,478 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres on limit advise changing

Pass 5 Apr 2013 104,665 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 96,472 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 86,843 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 78,326 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 70,793 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 61,405 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 49,564 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 520?

Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
7,968
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
152,584
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47,121
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,724
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 15,884
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,720
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EO04 KNF is a 2004 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2004 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 84,715 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 520 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47,121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EO04 KNF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 520 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 22 years old, this BMW 520 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EO04 KNF registered?

EO04 KNF is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 26 March 2004.

Is EO04 KNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO04 KNF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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