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EO04 KOB

2004 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,258 mi
Last recorded129,258 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO04 KOB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2016 129,258 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

offside handbrake effort a little low

oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2015 122,170 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Mar 2015 122,170 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake warning light on

engine management light on

Fail 21 Feb 2015 122,150 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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Air bag lamp came on for a while then went off.

Brake symbol on indicating a possible fault.....i.e..

Due to engine & transmission undertray it's not possible to detect source of oil-leak

Engine management lamp on

N/s rear tyre also has a screw imbedded (where marked)

Noise noted under bonnet @ idle

Rear tyres have worn quite low & just within the legal minimum

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2014 112,700 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 112,700 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 88,062 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2013 88,062 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2011 55,504 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 41,432 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 35,882 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 28,816 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

PUNCTURE WARNING LAMP IS ON

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 22,128 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 17,999 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 KOB is a 2004 BMW 520 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KOB, 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.

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What year was EO04 KOB registered?

EO04 KOB is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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