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RK04 XMS

2004 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

129,012 mi
Last recorded129,012 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK04 XMS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 129,012 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2026 129,012 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 126,473 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 123,822 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jul 2023 122,026 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Jun 2022 120,159 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 120,159 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2021 117,109 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 115,736 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 113,805 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 109,444 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 103,688 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 103,685 miles

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 98,762 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 95,000 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 90,096 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 89,970 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 84,400 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 76,350 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 66,440 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 56,128 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 47,414 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2009 47,414 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2008 37,526 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 28,598 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 28,598 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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 XMS is a 2004 BMW 520 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XMS, 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 XMS registered?

RK04 XMS is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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The MOT history for RK04 XMS shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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