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OE04 KCV

2004 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

152,315 mi
Last recorded152,315 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2013
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE04 KCV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2013 152,315 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 151,992 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside 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)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

cut in near side rear tyre sidewall-not down to cords

tyre pressure light on

Pass 13 Aug 2012 135,563 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 120,751 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 91,166 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 82,650 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 67,370 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 54,875 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 54,875 miles

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

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

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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OE04 KCV is a 2004 BMW 520 in Grey 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 OE04 KCV, 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 OE04 KCV registered?

OE04 KCV is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 22 May 2004.

Is OE04 KCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE04 KCV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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