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FB04 KYZ

2004 BMW 520

Green Diesel 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

189,541 mi
Last recorded189,541 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2011
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB04 KYZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2011 189,541 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2010 177,319 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 144,089 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 123,082 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 123,081 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 117,669 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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FB04 KYZ is a 2004 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,990cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FB04 KYZ, 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 FB04 KYZ registered?

FB04 KYZ is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 10 August 2004.

Is FB04 KYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FB04 KYZ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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