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KD04 XFJ

2004 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

141,691 mi
Last recorded141,691 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD04 XFJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2024 141,691 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 25 May 2023 141,604 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 138,666 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 134,608 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Apr 2020 132,485 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 129,815 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2018 124,573 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Jan 2018 124,534 miles

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

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)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 119,919 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 114,417 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 112,070 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 110,771 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 105,728 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 105,712 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 98,744 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 96,956 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Apr 2011 96,956 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 79,000 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 60,905 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 54,817 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 36,456 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 36,431 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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KD04 XFJ is a 2004 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 KD04 XFJ, 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 KD04 XFJ registered?

KD04 XFJ is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 30 March 2004.

Is KD04 XFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KD04 XFJ shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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