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KB04 ENF

2004 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

220,519 mi
Last recorded220,519 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB04 ENF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2020 220,519 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Undertray fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2018 130,168 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault

Fail 12 Oct 2018 130,168 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault

Pass 6 Sep 2017 123,026 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 123,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 116,805 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 116,804 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 105,944 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 105,934 miles

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

O/S/R Tyre shows signs of age deterioration.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2014 104,379 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 69,404 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 68,110 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 62,085 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 49,940 miles

n/s/f tyre starting to perish on tread pattern

n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 16 Feb 2009 46,880 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 40,194 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 35,257 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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KB04 ENF is a 2004 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KB04 ENF, 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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KB04 ENF is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 22 June 2004.

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