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NU04 YKD

2004 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

108,214 mi
Last recorded108,214 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU04 YKD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2023 108,214 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 108,214 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 100,388 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 89,580 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 82,487 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2020 82,497 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lense misty (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lense misty no beam patten (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 78,508 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 74,300 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 66,564 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 56,134 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 49,773 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)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 49,773 miles

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

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

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

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)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 49,693 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all 4 tyres showing signs of perishing on side walls

headlamp washers inoperative

rear chassis corroding

unable to see all brake pipes due to coverings

Pass 20 Jan 2014 47,213 miles

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

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

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

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

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

unable to fully inpsect brake pipes and other components due to location and large plastic trims

Pass 16 Jan 2013 44,875 miles

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

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

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

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

unable to fully inspect brake pipes and other components due to location and plastic trims

Pass 12 Jan 2012 41,624 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 41,605 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 34,664 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 29,486 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has a worn outer edge

o/s and n/s headlamp aim too low - corrected in cab

Pass 19 Jan 2009 22,515 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 19,278 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 15,995 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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NU04 YKD is a 2004 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NU04 YKD, 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 NU04 YKD registered?

NU04 YKD is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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