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NJ04 XKN

2004 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

104,388 mi
Last recorded104,388 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2013
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ04 XKN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2013 104,388 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 104,366 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 96,786 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear drive shaft boot has a pin hole in

scratch on front bumper

Pass 15 Feb 2011 89,069 miles

Oil leak

engine management light on

vehicle tested as presented underbody tray covering many testable items

Pass 22 Feb 2010 79,885 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2009 66,934 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)

front wipers poor

Pass 20 Mar 2008 53,574 miles

slight leak of grease from nearside rear outer constant velocity joint.

Fail 14 Mar 2008 53,437 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

slight leak of grease from nearside rear outer constant velocity joint.

Pass 28 Mar 2007 39,734 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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NJ04 XKN is a 2004 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NJ04 XKN, 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 NJ04 XKN registered?

NJ04 XKN is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 15 March 2004.

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