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KF54 RJV

2004 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

180,647 mi
Last recorded180,647 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF54 RJV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 180,647 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2017 175,988 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 167,883 miles

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)

engine covers fitted obscuring some items

offside and nearside outer sill covers fitted

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 13 Mar 2015 162,466 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres 3mm

Pass 13 Jan 2014 160,895 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 160,895 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2013 153,946 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 147,369 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 130,569 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 130,569 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2010 117,178 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 103,343 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 103,343 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 90,834 miles

both rear tyres close to limit

stone chip windscreen

Pass 30 Oct 2007 78,318 miles

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

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

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

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

engine undertray fitted

plastic outer sill covers fitted

plastic undertrays fitted over the majority of the vehicle underside

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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KF54 RJV is a 2004 BMW 520 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KF54 RJV, 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 KF54 RJV registered?

KF54 RJV is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 4 September 2004.

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