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SN04 JKA

2004 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,557 mi
Last recorded69,557 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN04 JKA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2021 69,557 miles

all brake discs pitted

brake flexi hoses slightly perished

front brake pads wearing thin

slight corrosion to underside and underside exposed components

slight play at both front and both rear suspension arm bushes

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2020 65,146 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 60,601 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

both headlamps dull

condensation in headlamps

Fail 19 Jun 2019 60,316 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

both headlamps dull

condensation in headlamps

Pass 28 May 2018 46,087 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside wing mirror deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 28 May 2018 46,086 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside wing mirror deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 31,389 miles

offside headlamp has bracket broken (still secure)

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2017 31,387 miles

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

offside headlamp has bracket broken (still secure)

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 27 May 2016 28,852 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

all 4 brake discs corroded

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 9 Jun 2015 28,290 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2015 28,290 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 26,667 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres perished

Pass 21 May 2013 25,309 miles

n/s rear tyre perished

o/s front tyre worn outewr edge

Fail 21 May 2013 25,309 miles

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

n/s rear tyre perished

o/s front tyre worn outewr edge

Pass 19 May 2012 22,708 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 20,643 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 18,320 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 May 2009 15,463 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 12,609 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 10,249 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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SN04 JKA is a 2004 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SN04 JKA, 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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SN04 JKA is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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