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KH04 UMG

2004 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

119,187 mi
Last recorded119,187 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH04 UMG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 119,187 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2017 119,178 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside obligatory indirect vision device deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 114,030 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 106,177 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 11 Aug 2015 106,160 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2014 100,158 miles

Front both no windscreen washers fluide.

O/S-Front windscreen lower dash-board 10mm chipped.

Rear both lower arm bushs detourating.

Fail 28 Aug 2014 100,148 miles

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

Front both no windscreen washers fluide.

O/S-Front windscreen lower dash-board 10mm chipped.

Rear both lower arm bushs detourating.

Pass 10 Sep 2013 93,769 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Sep 2013 93,722 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

TYRE SIZE = 225/50R17 94W RFT

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2012 88,404 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 82,817 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 82,816 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 May 2010 73,264 miles

nearside front tyre cracking

nearside rear tyre has cuts in the tread & very close to legal limit

Pass 29 May 2009 62,959 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 62,853 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

chip in thec windscreen

Pass 26 Mar 2008 57,607 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

advise low pressure from washer jets advise stone chip in zone a front screen

Pass 19 Apr 2007 47,494 miles

Both front wipers starting to smear.

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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KH04 UMG is a 2004 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KH04 UMG, 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 KH04 UMG registered?

KH04 UMG is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 15 May 2004.

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