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SH04 KEJ

2004 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

123,846 mi
Last recorded123,846 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH04 KEJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2016 123,846 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 116,205 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 107,192 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 93,115 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light illuminated on dash

n/s/r road wheel has been repaired

seat belt light illuminated on dash

Fail 5 Feb 2013 93,114 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light illuminated on dash

n/s/r road wheel has been repaired

seat belt light illuminated on dash

Pass 19 Mar 2012 88,893 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 88,821 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

both rear tyres low on edge

Pass 13 Jan 2011 78,205 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 78,205 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 68,718 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 58,241 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 58,241 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

advise slight play in off-side of steering rack.

Pass 20 Jun 2007 41,116 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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SH04 KEJ is a 2004 BMW 520 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SH04 KEJ, 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 SH04 KEJ registered?

SH04 KEJ is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 22 June 2004.

Is SH04 KEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH04 KEJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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