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RO04 KUJ

2004 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

116,974 mi
Last recorded116,974 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO04 KUJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 116,974 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides marked in yellow chalk (2.4.G.2)

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

offside headlight attacment broken headlight firmly secure

Pass 8 Apr 2016 174,076 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 173,940 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp lens have deteriorated (o/s more-so)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 96,502 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 84,159 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 76,298 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 69,164 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Mar 2012 69,164 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 61,890 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 53,816 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 46,828 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 38,305 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 38,305 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 30,568 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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RO04 KUJ is a 2004 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RO04 KUJ, 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 RO04 KUJ registered?

RO04 KUJ is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 29 March 2004.

Is RO04 KUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO04 KUJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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