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RK04 NCU

2004 BMW 520

Grey Lpg 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

260,427 mi
Last recorded260,427 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK04 NCU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 260,427 miles

Central Exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged Wing mirror damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear wishbone bush play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 260,427 miles

Central Exhaust heat shield loose

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged Wing mirror damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear wishbone bush play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 246,733 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear diff has slight misting of oil

Pass 8 May 2018 229,160 miles
Fail 5 May 2018 229,157 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play Wishbone (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2017 205,517 miles

nearside front tyre worn from the edges

nearside front view mirror deteriorated

Pass 28 May 2016 184,531 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2015 162,615 miles

oil around base of engine

Pass 31 May 2014 145,983 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 145,983 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2013 130,041 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 118,738 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 101,958 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 83,440 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 66,528 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 48,488 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 48,488 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

knock in steering suspect from steering rack advise investigation

slight wear in o/s rear suspension arm bushes

Pass 22 Feb 2007 30,610 miles

both h'lamps have broken mountings

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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RK04 NCU is a 2004 BMW 520 in Grey with a 2,171cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 RK04 NCU, 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 RK04 NCU registered?

RK04 NCU is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is RK04 NCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK04 NCU shows 18 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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