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RY04 KKM

2004 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

121,037 mi
Last recorded121,037 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY04 KKM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2021 121,037 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear front lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively advise change asap (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively advise change asap (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear coil spring completely broken advise not to drive onto fixed

Pass 1 Jul 2020 110,272 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 103,414 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3.5 mm tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 94,983 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm bush very worn and tyre wear will be increased (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front headlight output low due to damaged light lense

Oil leak, but not excessive dripping down back of engine and can be smelt from inside the car (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 94,983 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm bush very worn and tyre wear will be increased (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front headlight output low due to damaged light lense

Oil leak, but not excessive dripping down back of engine and can be smelt from inside the car (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2017 93,459 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 91,103 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 87,395 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 83,772 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2012 78,237 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 71,171 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 64,221 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 54,089 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 49,759 miles

Nearside Rear 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 5 Jan 2008 46,467 miles

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

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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RY04 KKM is a 2004 BMW 520 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol 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 RY04 KKM, 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 RY04 KKM registered?

RY04 KKM is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 23 July 2004.

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