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RK04 RNY

2004 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

123,140 mi
Last recorded123,140 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK04 RNY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 123,140 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 118,623 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2023 118,507 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both side (Torque reaction arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 114,962 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both Torque reaction arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie Rod ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 114,141 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated lower area (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very worn requires attention ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated lower area (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 111,931 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 May 2019 107,207 miles
Pass 27 May 2018 103,271 miles

Rear Discs scored

Pass 18 May 2017 100,668 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2016 98,438 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 95,835 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 93,265 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 90,394 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 88,242 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 84,338 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 82,700 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 70,396 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 50,289 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 31,473 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 26,349 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 26,285 miles

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

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

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 RNY is a 2004 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 RNY, 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 RK04 RNY registered?

RK04 RNY is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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