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RE04 KNV

2004 BMW 520

Green Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

127,331 mi
Last recorded127,331 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE04 KNV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2019 127,331 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 122,253 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 118,488 miles

Exhaust back box bracket corroded

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 111,233 miles

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 22 Jan 2015 106,201 miles

Nearside Front 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 17 Jan 2015 106,201 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 98,479 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 90,450 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 86,406 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 81,272 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 74,271 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 74,261 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 62,811 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 49,124 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 32,860 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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RE04 KNV is a 2004 BMW 520 in Green with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 RE04 KNV, 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 RE04 KNV registered?

RE04 KNV is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 25 March 2004.

Is RE04 KNV safe to buy?

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